Kuapnit Balinsasayao National Park

Kuapnit Balinsasayao National Park is a protected area of the Philippines located in the municipalities of Abuyog and Baybay in Leyte. The park covers an area of 364 hectares[1] deep within the mountainous forests of Leyte Island some 60 kilometres (37 mi) south of Tacloban via the Maharlika Highway. It was declared a national park in 1937 by virtue of Proclamation No. 142.[2]

Kuapnit Balinsasayao National Park
IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape)
Map showing the location of Kuapnit Balinsasayao National Park
Map showing the location of Kuapnit Balinsasayao National Park
Map showing the location of Kuapnit Balinsasayao National Park
Map showing the location of Kuapnit Balinsasayao National Park
LocationLeyte, Philippines
Nearest cityTacloban, Leyte, Philippines
Coordinates10°42′N 124°59′E / 10.700°N 124.983°E / 10.700; 124.983
Area364 hectares (900 acres)
EstablishedApril 16, 1937
Governing bodyDepartment of Environment and Natural Resources

Topography and ecology

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Kuapnit Balinsasayao National Park lies at the southern fringe of the Anonang-Lobi Range that runs north to south through western Leyte. This mountain range consists of the highest peaks in Leyte Island including Mount Burauen Graben, Mount Camaiyak and Mount Lobi, the highest at 1,346 m. Mount Maganjan at 754 m. is the most prominent peak nearest to the park.[3]

The park is covered in most parts by old-growth forest. It is home to three bird species endemic to the Eastern Visayas region, the Samar hornbill, Visayan broadbill, and yellow-breasted tailorbird. The Philippine deer, Philippine warty pig and tarsier are also found here.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Region 8 – Protected Areas". Department of Environment of Natural Resources Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau. Archived from the original on March 20, 2012. Retrieved June 14, 2012.
  2. ^ "Proclamation No. 142, s. 1937". Gov.ph. Retrieved June 15, 2012.
  3. ^ "Mount Maganjan – Leyte, Philippines". Peakery.com. Retrieved June 15, 2012.
  4. ^ "PH 077 Anonang-Lobi Range". Birdlife International. Retrieved June 15, 2012.

See also

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