Mt Pulag National Park
Mt. Pulag National Park lies on the north and south spine of the Grand Cordillera Central that stretches from Pasaleng, Ilocos Norte to the Cordillera Provinces. The summit of Mt. Pulag is covered with grass and dwarf bamboo plants. At lower elevations, the mountainside has a mossy forest veiled with fog, and full of ferns, lichens and moss. Below this is the pine forest growing on barren, rocky slopes. Falls, rivers and small lakes mark the area.
Mt Pulag National Park is one of the Philippines' few protected forests. It is also a popular hiking destination in the country. Despite their protected status, many of the lower elevation forests have been converted into commercial farms. The majority of Mt Pulag's upper elevations are covered in mossy forests. The Park's flora and fauna are diverse, with many species being endemic to the mountain. Threatened mammals include the Philippine Brown Deer, the Northern Luzon Giant Cloud Rat, and the Luzon Pygmy Fruit Bat. There are also several orchid species, some of which may be endemic to Mt. Pulag, as well as other rare flora such as the pitcher plant.
Location: Kabayan, Benguet
