Metla Project 7226

Japanese delicacy Matsutake mushroom

Duration: 2006-2007
Research project group: Distinct projects - Forest-based enterprise and business activities

Objectives

The project will map the occurrences of matsutake mushroom (Tricholoma matsutake) within the regions of Northern Satakunta and Sata-Häme in Finland during two years (2006-2007). The mushrooms will be hunted in collaboration with local mushroom enthusiasts and associations.

The objectives are:

to train local people to identify matsutake and find the species typical locations
to map how much matsutake is found in the forests of the regions
to find out the economic potential of matsutake. Would it be profitable to export matsutake from Northern Satakunta to Japan?
to establish a circle of mushroom hunters if the economical use of matsutake turns out to be profitable

Results

Metla organizes matsutake-seminar in Kihniö, Western Finland from 23rd to 25th of September, 2007. Seminar gathers together people who are interested in matsutake research and business. See the seminar brochure.

Project leader: Savonen, Eira Maija
The Finnish Forest Research Institute, Parkano Office, Kaironiementie 54, FI-39700 PARKANO, FINLAND
Phone: +358 10 211 4048 Telefax: +358 10 211 4001
E-mail: eira-maija.savonen@metla.fi

Other researchers: Sarjala, Tytti, PA (2007)

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Updated 17.03.2010
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