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The area was previously used for the cultivation of minor fruits, which are currently in thickets and pastures. A total of 140 species were identified, mostly trees and shrubs. These were classified as endemic, native to the region, and exotic. Among the species of trees and native shrubs identified
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Its area is about 244.76 acres and it is located at one of the highest elevations of
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Monte Choca State Forest was declared a state forest with law number 295, passed on
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Fernandez (14 July 2015).
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The main birds found at Monte Choca State Forest are
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