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  Abasig Matogdon Mananap Natural Biotic Area Year established: May 31, 2000 Area covered: 5,918.31 hectares Location: Camarines Norte Municipalities covered: San Lorenzo Ruiz, San Vicente, Labo Biological Characteristics: There are 71 species of trees which include some Critically Endangered Dipterocarp species such as Tanguile (Shorea polysperma), White Lauan (Shorea contorta) and Red Lauan (Shorea … Read more

Ticao-Burias Pass Protected Seascape Year established: June 22, 2018 Area covered: 414,244 hectares Location: Albay, Masbate, Sorsogon, and Camarines Sur Features: 1. The largest protected area in the region. 2. The second-largest seascape in the Philippines next to Tañon Strait Protected Landscape and Seascape. 3. A home for Whale Sharks, Manta Rays, Dugong, Marine Turtles, … Read more

Mount Mayon Natural Park Year established: November 21, 2000 Area covered: 5,327.15 hectares Location: Albay Municipalities covered: Biological Characteristics: You may want to read:

  Catanduanes Natural Park Year established: June 22, 2018 Area covered: 48,924.05 hectares Location: Catanduanes Municipalities Covered: San Andres, Virac, San Miguel, Viga, Pandan, Caramoran, Bagamanoc, Panganiban, Gigmoto, and Baras. Biological Characteristics: The natural forest consists of midland dipterocarp forest dominated by White and Red Lauan, Palosapis, Molave, Bagtikan, Apitong, Narra, and other hardwood species. … Read more