Abstract:
June 2014 marked another milestone for the Philippines as the country added one more of its crown jewels to the prestigious list of UNESCO’s World Heritage sites. During its 38th session in Doha, Qatar, the United Nations cultural body gave World Heritage status to the Mount Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary (MHRWS) in Davao Oriental province.
The designation of the mountain range – which is home to an astonishing diversity of species, including the endangered Philippine eagle and the Philippine cockatoo – as a World Heritage site brought long overdue recognition to its outstanding universal value.
Info
| Source Institution | Department of Environment and Natural Resources |
| Source URL | http://www.denr.gov.ph/news-and-features/features/1932-mt-hamiguitan-new-jewel-in-the-crown-of-world-natural-treasures.pdf |
| Page Count | 3 |
| Place of Publication | Quezon City |
| Original Publication Date | September 12, 2014 |
| Tags | DENR, Jewel, Mt.Hamigutan, Treasures, UNESCO’s, World |