SilviShrooms
Predicting edible mushroom productivity using forest carbon allocation modeling and immunoassays of ectomycorrhizae
Timber values are thoroughly understood, but mushroom values are harder to estimate and most attempts are relatively recent (Pilz et al. 1998, Pilz et al 1999, and Alexander et al. submitted).
These preliminary analyses include many economic assumptions about mushroom prices and harvester costs, but they also include uncertain assumptions about how timber management choices affect mushroom productivity. Coupling analyses of mushroom and timber values with predictions of mushroom productivity under varied forest management scenarios will allow managers to better evaluate resource tradeoffs and synergies as they development management plans to meet landowner objectives.
