MT. PULAG Mount Pulag, standing 2,922 meters or 9,586 feet above sea level, is the highest peak in Luzon and second only to Mount Apo in the Philippines. At its peak, the borders of the provinces of Benguet, Ifugao, and Nueva Vizcaya meet. The summit is covered with grass and dwarf bamboo plants. The mountainside has a mossy forest concealed in fog, and full of ferns and lichens. Below this is the pine forest growing on barren, rocky slopes with falls, rivers and small lakes. Sagada • Where to stay • Where to eat • Featured Place Archive By virtue of Pres. Proclamation No. 75 on February 20, 1987, Mount Pulag was declared as a National Park, covering an area of 11,550 hectares. The park was established to protect and preserve the natural features of the area such as its outstanding vegetation and wildlife. The Park has a large diversity of flora and fauna, many of which are endemic to the mountain. Its wildlife includes threatened mammals such as the Philippine Brown Deer, Northern Luzon Giant Cloud Rat and the Luzon Pygmy Fruit Bat. Several species of orchids and other rare flora can also be found along the mountainside. Mt. Pulag National Park is one of the highest priorities among the protected areas in the Philippines. Its diverse ecosystem contains large biological diversity with high rate of endemism. Its plant diversity is comparable to the world's richest known mountain floras. Site Map | Advertise | About Us | Terms of Use | Disclaimer Copyright 2008 GLOBALPINOY.COM All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited. Powered by: PC3