ILANIN FOREST (Bataan Province) > North-West LuzonNice dense forest, definitively much more dry than the east coast forest (Quezon National Park for example). Much fewer rainfall here, perfect biotope for Sungaya inexpectata, Mnesilochus capreolus, Clitumnus nematodes (I found a nice number of those yesterday 30.12.08, all on a bamboo species with small leaves).
Two first pictures are from the lowest part of the forest close to the sea, all others are from an area called "Hill 394", the highest mount of the forest (394 meters) ! Called that way by the American army troups that were station here for 50 years (the biggest military base in the Pacific), hill 394 was a helipad for military exercises, etc....! Today it's a beautifull flat spot from where you can enjoy a wonderfull view of the nearby bay , the Zambales and the Bataan mountains arround.
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