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ACAP surveys wild mushrooms in Lamjung forests to document species diversity

From Kathmandu Post · () English

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  • The Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) surveyed wild mushrooms in Lamjung forests to identify species diversity and distribution.
  • The week-long survey covered three routes and recorded mushrooms up to an elevation of 4,300 meters.
  • Data analysis is ongoing, but preliminary findings indicate over 50 species, with local communities providing input on edible and inedible varieties.

The Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) has conducted a survey of wild mushrooms within its jurisdiction in Lamjung, Nepal. The initiative aimed to identify the diversity of species, map their distribution and habitats, and establish a record for the conservation area.

The collected data is currently being analysed. The exact number and details of mushroom species will be known after the study is completed.

— Pramod Raj RegmiOffice chief Pramod Raj Regmi on the ongoing analysis of the collected mushroom data.

The survey spanned three distinct routes, covering areas from Siurung to Dudh Pokhari and Bhujung. Field researchers documented mushroom conditions, distribution, habitats, and biodiversity at 500-meter elevation intervals. Mushrooms were found at altitudes up to approximately 4,300 meters above sea level, nearing the high-altitude Dudh Pokhari region bordering Lamjung and Manang districts.

Preliminary analysis suggests more than 50 mushroom species were identified across the surveyed routes. The ACAP team also engaged local communities through questionnaire-based surveys. Residents shared valuable traditional knowledge regarding edible and inedible mushrooms, their collection, use, and conservation practices. This community input is expected to bolster biodiversity conservation efforts and support sustainable resource management.

More than 50 mushroom species were found across the three survey routes.

— Pramod Raj RegmiOffice chief Pramod Raj Regmi on the preliminary findings of the survey.

Office chief Pramod Raj Regmi stated that the collected data is currently under analysis, with precise species numbers and details to be confirmed upon study completion. The findings are anticipated to form a crucial basis for scientific records within the conservation area, enhance biodiversity research, and inform future conservation and utilization programs.

The information gathered from local communities would help strengthen biodiversity conservation, promote sustainable use of mushroom resources and support future research.

— Pramod Raj RegmiOffice chief Pramod Raj Regmi on the importance of community input for conservation efforts.
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