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This park contains many different species of plants and wildlife; More than 10 species of [[pine]] were recorded there, including the rare Philippine Pine. Among the wildlife there are [[squirrels]], [[owls]], [[eagles]] and the common [[myna]]. At one time the [[Philippine Eagle]] was sighted nesting in the south phase of the park. |
This park contains many different species of plants and wildlife; More than 10 species of [[pine]] were recorded there, including the rare Philippine Pine. Among the wildlife there are [[squirrels]], [[owls]], [[eagles]] and the common [[myna]]. At one time the [[Philippine Eagle]] was sighted nesting in the south phase of the park. |
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When the [[1990 Luzon earthquake]] killed more than 100 people in Baguio many homes were destroyed, including the [[Hyatt]] Hotel, leaving many displaced |
When the [[1990 Luzon earthquake]] killed more than 100 people in Baguio many homes were destroyed, including the [[Hyatt]] Hotel, leaving many displaced people seeking refuge in Burnham Park. |
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Burnham Park is located along a stretch of roads leading to Camp John Hay Base, now known as a popular resort hotel in Baguio. It is a scenic park overlooking the city and Mount Cabuyao, the tallest mountain in the Baguio region.
This park contains many different species of plants and wildlife; More than 10 species of pine were recorded there, including the rare Philippine Pine. Among the wildlife there are squirrels, owls, eagles and the common myna. At one time the Philippine Eagle was sighted nesting in the south phase of the park.
When the 1990 Luzon earthquake killed more than 100 people in Baguio many homes were destroyed, including the Hyatt Hotel, leaving many displaced people seeking refuge in Burnham Park.