Northern Negros Natural Park

Photo Courtesy: Errol Gatumbato  Video Courtesy: Joshua Bastillo The Northern Negros Natural Park (NNNP) is under Natural Park Category of Protected Areas and it is located on the northern part of Negros Island with an aggregate area of 70, 826.16 hectares and falls within the political jurisdiction of 11 local government units namely the municipalities of Murcia, Don Salvador Benedicto, E. B. Magalona, Toboso and Calatrava and cities of Talisay, Silay, Victorias, Cadiz, Sagay and San Carlos.The protected area forms part of the largest watershed of the Province being the main source of water for seventeen (17) municipalities and cities. Four major river systems originate from the NNNP which supports the household and agricultural needs of the northern part of Negros Occidental. These are the Malogo, Imbang, Himuga-an and Bago River.  Source: www.facebook.com/NorthernNegrosNaturalPark                      ...

                                                                          Photo Courtesy: Philippine News Agency    Existing Benefits from the Living Systems in the Protected Area Open Laboratory for research due to its paradise of high biodiversity and endemic species                    Source:  Born to be Wild. January 19, 2019   Its large forest cover serves as a safe haven for many endangered and endemic species of birds and plants found in the region, this is in line with Alliance for Zero Extinction in the Philippines. In addition, the ecosystem within the natural park serves as people’s sources of food, water for irrigation, flood control mechanism, and livelihood.   Source: https://f...

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