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 | |
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IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape) | |
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| Location | Leyte, Philippines |
| Nearest city | Tacloban, Leyte, Philippines |
| Coordinates | 10°42′N 124°59′E / 10.700°N 124.983°E |
| Area | 364 hectares (900 acres) |
| Established | April 16, 1937 |
| Governing body | Department of Environment and Natural Resources |
Topography and ecology
editKuapnit 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
edit- ^ "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.
- ^ "Proclamation No. 142, s. 1937". Gov.ph. Retrieved June 15, 2012.
- ^ "Mount Maganjan – Leyte, Philippines". Peakery.com. Retrieved June 15, 2012.
- ^ "PH 077 Anonang-Lobi Range". Birdlife International. Retrieved June 15, 2012.