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UNESCO · 2016

Albay Biosphere Reserve

This Biosphere Reserve is located in the southeastern part of Luzon island. Its inner lands are composed mainly of open, grassland and forest ecosystems, while its coastline consists of mangrove forest, urban centers and agricultural land. It is home to three mountains including Mount Mayon, the Philippines’ most active volcano, which reaches 2,462 meters above sea level in elevation.

NaturalBiosphere Reserve

Situated at the southern end of Luzon Island in the Philippines, the Albay Biosphere Reserve is home to three mountains including Mt. Mayon rising 2,462 m above sea level. It hosts multiple endemic species, notably the Luzon bleeding heart (Gallicolumba luzonica). The Albay Biosphere Reserve also covers marine biodiversity, with seagrass, seaweed beds and mangrove forests. This is directly tied to its marine and coastal species, including crustaceans, mollusks, corals, and fish.

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