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Dinagat Island, Surigao del Norte

Address: Dinagat Islands

Description: The Dinagat islands are known for a range of natural resources – from metallurgical-grade chromite, to magkono (Philippine ironwood), and its rich fishing grounds. As such, the area has been subjected to resource degradation, further spurred by the generally poor economic and socio-political conditions of the province, as well as by extreme weather conditions.

Status: Closed

Site Profile Summary

Ecosystem Types	Terrestrial and Marine Forest Coastal and Marine Ecosystem
Protection Status	Mineral Reservation (Philippine Government Proclamation No. 391)
Area	756 square kilometers
Biogeographic Features	Dinagat Island is one of the major islands in the province of Surigao del Norte. It has a rugged topograohy along the eastern portion and dominated by a number of peaks including Mount Cambinlow (940 meters above sea level), Mount Redondo (1020 masl), Mount Palhi (770 masl) and Mount Tristan (616 masl)
Flora	The area is famous for its mettalurgical-grid chromites, Philippine ironwood (locally knwon as "magkono" or "mancono")
Fauna	It is known for its rich fishing grounds.
Livelihood Resources	Majority of the households depend on farming, fishing and mining.
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