As matsutake production declines, Ura looks to protect its forests

Matsutake production in Ura in Bumthang is declining, and farmers say changes in the forest habitat are making it harder to find the prized wild mushroom. The decline was evident at this year’s Ura Mushroom Festival, where farmers struggled to bring enough matsutake to meet demand. For years, people in Ura Gewog have relied on […]