Puerto-Princesa Subterranean River National Park

Этот парк создан для сохранения уникального известнякового карстового ландшафта с подземной рекой. Одной из особенностей парка является то, что наиболее низкая часть подвержена влиянию морских приливно-отливным явлений. Район парка является средой обитания многочисленных видов животных и птиц.

Inscribed :1999
Criteria:N (iii) (iv)

Criterion (iii): The Saint Paul Mountain Range features a spectacular limestone karst landscape. The underground river, flowing into The sea, and its associated tidal influence, make this a significant natural phenomena.
Criterion (iv): The park represents a significant habitat for biodiversity conservation. It contains a full mountain to The sea ecosystem and protects The most significant forest area within The Palawan Biogeographic Province.

Brief description:

This park features a spectacular limestone karst landscape with an underground river. One of The river’s distinguishing features is that it emerges directly into The sea, and its lower portion is subject to tidal influences. The area also represents a significant habitat for biodiversity conservation. The site contains a full ’mountain-to-sea’ ecosystem and has some of The most important forests in Asia.