There is a perfect time for every mushroom, a hidden harmony between soil, climate and mycelium that only the most expert hunters truly know. Seasonality in mycology is not a simple calendar, but a complex environmental symphony that varies from valley to valley...
Today we explore an often overlooked but fascinating aspect of the fungal world: animals that eat mushrooms. This phenomenon, called mycophagy, involves a surprising variety of creatures, from insects to mammals, each with unique strategies for exploiting this food resource...
The Casentinesi Forests, located between Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna, represent one of the most intact and biodiverse forest ecosystems in Italy. This vast territory, which includes the Casentinesi Forests National Park, Monte Falterona and Campigna, is a true sanctuary for mycology enthusiasts, offering an extraordinary variety of mushrooms, flora and fauna.