In the Modenese Apennine (Italy), since the interest towards traditional forest products (as firewood) is declining, also the active forest management is strongly decreasing, especially in marginal areas. In the Taro Valley, the decreased forest management is compromising the conditions required for the development of Boletus mushrooms, a product consumed and appreciated by the local population for centuries. Therefore, there is a need to find mechanisms to re-activate forest management in the area and restore the favorable environmental conditions for the development of this mushroom.
Il Fungo di Borgotaro: the first P.G.I. (Protected Geographic Indication) labelled wild mushroom.
- Category: Wild Mushrooms & Truffles
- Themes: Marketing
- Position in the value chain: Marketing & Consumers
- Type: Practice
- Scale: Local
- Country: Italy
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