Danjugan Island
.svg)  Danjugan Island Location within the Philippines | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 9°52′17″N 122°22′39″E / 9.87139°N 122.37750°E |
| Adjacent to | |
| Administration | |
| Region | Negros Island Region |
| Province | Negros Occidental |
| Municipality | Cauayan |
| Additional information | |
| Time zone | |
| Official website | http://www.danjuganisland.ph/ |
Danjugan Island is a 43-hectare (110-acre) island under the jurisdiction of Cauayan, Negros Occidental, Philippines.[1] The island is under the care of The Philippine Reef and Rainforest Conservation Foundation, Inc. (PRRCFI) which aims to promote awareness on biodiversity protection by means of ecotourism.
Eco-Tourism
[edit]Danjugan is a rising ecotourism destination.[2] With the efforts of PRRCFI, the island has become a sustainable tourism model wherein locals are involve in its preservation and conservation while keeping a welcoming reception for tourists.
The island is a known nesting ground of Philippine megapod or scrubfowl, sea turtles, and fruit bats.[2]
External links
[edit]- Danjugan Island
- Philippine Reef and Rainforest Conservation Foundation Archived 2017-07-24 at the Wayback Machine
References
[edit]- ^ "Danjugan Island Philippines |". www.danjuganisland.ph. Retrieved 2017-04-20.
- ^ a b "Danjugan Island Travel Guide: More Than a Wildlife Sanctuary | Freedom Wall". Freedom Wall. 2016-09-25. Retrieved 2017-04-20.