Quirino Protected Landscape, Protected landscape in Quirino Province, Philippines
The protected area spans 175,943 hectares across five municipalities, featuring three major river systems and extensive rainforest coverage within the Sierra Madre mountains.
The Philippine government established Quirino Protected Landscape in 2004 to safeguard the watershed area containing the headwaters of the Cagayan River system.
Local farmers maintain traditional agricultural practices while participating in carbon reduction initiatives through the Quirino Forest Carbon Project established in 2007.
Visitors can access the protected area through Santiago City, with guided tours available to explore the old-growth forests and observe native wildlife species.
Scientists discovered a new species of rafflesia flower, named rafflesia aurantia, within the protected landscape boundaries in 2009.
Inception: 2004
GPS coordinates: 16.37722,121.78250
Latest update: March 11, 2025 13:44
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