Historical: The Park was formerly a component of the Mariquina Watershed Reservation from its creation on July 26, 1904 to Oct. 29, 1973

Aesthetic: The Masungi Karst is characterized by rugged limestone karst peaks, steep slopes, and surrounding lush montane rainforests.

Social: The Masungi karst only allows guests to go through the conservation area on a limited number and via trail visit request. An experienced park ranger will be guiding guests all throughout the trek providing in-depth information about sustainable tourism in the Philippines.

Socio Political: The Masungi Karst have given livelihood opportunities to the locals living in the place where the Karst is situated. Different businesses were also built in the place.

Status Protection: The Masungi Karst is protected by the Local Government Unit of Tanay and the locals of Barangay Cuyambay Tanay, Rizal.

Conservation Issues: One of the constant challenges faced by Masungi Karst are the tourists who still do not know how to follow the rules imposed on the mountains so they are frequently reminded with the rules that they have to follow NATURAL CALAMITIES: One of the challenges Karst that Masungi continues to face are disasters such as hurricanes, floods, earthquakes and landslides. Not only the natural resources are affected by these calamities but also the livelihood of the people living in the mountains.

Conservation Measures: The LEAVE NO TRACE policy is also strictly implemented with the tourists ascending in the mountain to avoid the destruction of natural resources. LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT The Local Government Unit of Tanay strictly follows the REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7586 the act is also known as National Integrated Protected Areas System Act of 1992, - an act providing for the establishment and management of national integrated protected areas system, defining its scope and coverage, and for other purposes.