ASEAN Heritage Parks

41 species of birds, 8 species of mammals and 14 species of reptiles; 6 Fishes that include some vulnerable species like the mudfish and paitan

21 Dominant plant species, half of which are Dipterocarps: Almon, Apitong, Bagtikan, Gisok, Guijo, Mayapis, Narig, Tanguile, White Lauan. These species are either endangered or critically endangered.

4 Epiphytes/Therophytes: 2 species of Pakpak Lawin which are considered threatened, Pako and Giant bamboo

Unique Flora: 21 Dominant plant species, half of which are Dipterocarps: Almon, Apitong, Bagtikan, Gisok, Guijo, Mayapis, Narig, Tanguile, White Lauan. These species are either endangered or critically endangered.

The list of trees that are both Philippine endemic and IUCN “threatened” species include (i) Yakal Shorea astylosa (Endangered), (ii) Kalunti S. hopefolia (Critically Endangered), (iii) Malabayabas Xanthostemon bracteatus (Vulnerable), (iv) Magkono Xanthostemon verdugonianus (Vulnerable), and (v) Red Nato Palaquium luzonensis (Vulnerable).

Unique Fauna: Philippine Eagle & Philippine deer and rare species like the Mindanao Flying Squirrel, Scope Owl, White Collar Kingfisher, Rostan Hornbill and Mindanao Warty Pig and other Philippine endemics such as Philippine pygmy squirrel Exilisciurus concinnus, and the Philippine Flying lemur Cynocephalus volans

Habitat Types: Largest remaining close forest in the Province with four forest types: mossy, pine, dipterocarp and molave forests. Includes important natural assets such as three lakes, falls and caves