Where I work: Field mycologist Željko Zgrablić and his dog track how climate change affects truffles.
Truffles are socially and economically important in parts of Croatia. They can be worth up to €5,000 per kilogram. The truffle industry and related tourism provides jobs, supplements incomes and boosts local economies. It’s not just about money, however; many people just love being out in the forest looking for them.
Thirty years ago, rainfall used to be more predictable across the year in Istria. Now, the climate is more extreme, and includes droughts. Truffles require a specific amount of water to grow. And warm winters have increased the population of wild boars, which damage the soil and eat the truffles. The truffles are becoming harder to find.
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