Medicinal Plants Conservation Area (MPCA)

India / Karnataka / Someshwar /
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Agumbe MPCA - Medicinal plant conservation area in Shimoga District of Karnataka.

A Medicinal Plant Conservation Area - The main aim of MPCA's are to conserve the medicinal plants in its natural habitat and preserve its gene pool. MPCA is a stretch of natural vegetation having within it various types of habitat and microclimates. They are established in different biogeographic zones in co operation with the State Forest Departments. MPCA programme is a national effort, exclusively to study the medicinal plants in the natural habitats and to develop strategies for management of rare endangered and vulnerable species.
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Coordinates:   13°29'2"N   75°6'58"E
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