Northern Negros Natural Park, Protected area in Negros Island, Philippines
Northern Negros Natural Park is a protected forest area in the northern part of Negros Island, in the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines. The terrain is mountainous and covered by dense forest, with four river systems flowing out from its interior toward surrounding lowland towns.
The area was first set aside as a forest reserve in 1935, during the American colonial period in the Philippines. Its boundaries were adjusted over the following decades before it received its current status as a natural park.
The forests here feed the rivers that several towns downstream rely on for daily water. Locals have long treated the area as a living resource, not just a place set aside on a map.
The terrain is steep and uneven, so good physical condition is important before heading in. Rain can fall at any time of year, and the trails can become slippery and difficult, so waterproof gear is a practical necessity.
Several animal species found here are endemic to Negros Island and do not live naturally anywhere else in the world. They are not easy to spot, but their presence makes this forest a point of interest for anyone drawn to wildlife found nowhere else.
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