Mount Taroman
Timor-Leste, Cova Lima
Mount Taroman
About Mount Taroman
Wildlife Ecosystems
Flora Ecosystems
The cloud forest holds roughly 300 to 500 plant species[1].
Geology
Taroman is the highest mountain in Cova Lima, rising to about 1,730 m above the surrounding lowlands of Cova Lima[1].
Climate And Weather
Timor has a tropical monsoon climate with a wet season and a dry season. Cloud forest on the upper slopes points to frequent cloud and moisture at elevation.
Human History
The summit is in Fatululic subdistrict[1].
Park History
Mount Taroman was listed as a protected landscape in 2016, when the national protected-area law was passed[2].
Major Trails And Attractions
No established trails are described in the sources found; the cloud forest itself is the main natural feature[1].
Visitor Facilities And Travel
The nearest settlement is Fohorem, an administrative post in Cova Lima Municipality.
Conservation And Sustainability
Free-range livestock are named as a threat to the mountain's biodiversity[1].
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