14/11/2025
Save and Protect Sierra Madre ⛰️
It is our natural defense for typoons.⛈️🌊
Sierra Madre is the longest mountain range in the Philippines, stretching over 540 kilometers (340 miles) along the eastern part of Luzon Island. It spans from Cagayan province in the north down to Quezon province in the south .
Key Features and Facts about the Sierra Madre:
- Location: Eastern Luzon, Philippines .
- Length: Over 540 kilometers (340 miles) .
- Provinces: Cagayan, Isabela, Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya, Aurora, Nueva Ecija, Bulacan, Rizal, Laguna, and Quezon .
- Highest Point: Mount Guiwan in Nueva Vizcaya, with an altitude of 1,915 meters (6,283 feet) .
- Natural Defense: Acts as a natural barrier against typhoons, reducing their intensity before they hit inland areas .
- Biodiversity: Home to 40% of the Philippines' forest cover, with over 3,500 plant species, 58% of which are endemic .
- Protected Areas: Contains the Northern Sierra Madre Natural Park, the largest protected area in the country, known for its genetic, species, and habitat diversity .
- UNESCO Tentative List: The Northern Sierra Madre Natural Park is on the UNESCO tentative list for World Heritage Site inscription .
The Sierra Madre is vital for ecological conservation, the survival of local communities, and the protection of millions of Filipinos from climate change-induced disasters. However, it faces threats from deforestation, illegal logging, and mining activities.
