Lamjung, July 8 -- The Area Conservation Office, Bhujung, under the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP), has carried out a survey of wild mushrooms found in the forests of its jurisdiction.

The survey was conducted to identify the diversity of wild mushroom species, collect data on their distribution and habitat, and create a record of the species found in the conservation area, according to ACAP Bhujung.

Office chief Pramod Raj Regmi said the survey covered three routes: Siurung-Khilapu-Koprong-Thurju-Dudh Pokhari; Thurju-Phurju-Dhom-Rorochho-Bhujung; and Bhujung-Hragun-Pasgaun-Kamagun. The field study took one week to complete.

The survey area lies within Marsyangdi Rural Municipality and Kwhlosothar Rural Municipality of Lamj...