Kuapnit Balinsasayao National Park

Kuapnit Balinsasayao National Park
IUCN category II (national park)
Map showing the location of Kuapnit Balinsasayao National Park
Location Leyte, Philippines
Nearest city Tacloban, Leyte, Philippines
Coordinates 10°42′N 124°59′E / 10.700°N 124.983°ECoordinates: 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

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

Topography and ecology

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

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

See also