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Mushrooms in the Cévennes: current outlook & forecast
Mushroom weather and foraging update in the Cévennes: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.
In the Cévennes, things stay weak for Honey Fungus for now (37/100); meaningful windows are scarce. Wetter spots in the southwest are clearly ahead right now, while other parts of the region trail. The curve moves only a little, neither a clear rise nor a deep drop. The values are based on samples in typical woodland between 352 m and 1013 m elevation.
Which species look strong right now?
Recent days and outlook
4 Nov · 37/100 · Honey Fungus
Best day on 11 Nov: Honey Fungus (56/100). Stays largely stable over the period.
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Enable mushroom alert: CévennesHistorical occurrence density in this region
This is how the reported mushroom finds of this region spread over the year (based on GBIF records, relative to the strongest month).
- Jan few
- Feb few
- Mar few
- Apr moderate
- May few
- Jun few
- Jul few
- Aug few
- Sept many
- Oct peak
- Nov many
- Dec moderate
- hardly any
- few
- moderate
- many
- peak
The taller the bar, the more mushroom finds were reported in that month, compared with the region's strongest month (source: GBIF).
Frequently reported edible mushrooms:
- Penny Bun
- Golden Chanterelle
- Parasol Mushroom
- Saffron Milk Cap
- Wood Hedgehog
- Horn of Plenty
- Yellow Morel
- Field Mushroom
Source: GBIF.org, aggregated density, not pin-point finds.
Season calendar of typical species
The typical mushroom species of this region grow in these months, according to the species profiles.
Honey Fungus
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun season, rare here
- Jul season, rare here
- Aug season, rare here
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season
- Dec out of season
Penny Bun
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun season, rare here
- Jul season, rare here
- Aug season, rare here
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season
- Dec out of season
Golden Chanterelle
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun season, rare here
- Jul season, rare here
- Aug season, rare here
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season
- Dec out of season
Parasol Mushroom
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun out of season
- Jul season, rare here
- Aug season, rare here
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season
- Dec out of season
Saffron Milk Cap
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun out of season
- Jul out of season
- Aug season, rare here
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov out of season
- Dec out of season
Horn of Plenty
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun out of season
- Jul out of season
- Aug season, rare here
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season
- Dec out of season
Months shown paler fall outside this region’s main season according to find reports.
Climate & soil moisture in the Cévennes
Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.
- Soil moisture Optimal
- Temperature Favourable
Moisture and temperature support the current outlook.
Typical woodland & habitat types in the Cévennes
Across 6 woodland samples in the Cévennes, CORINE Land Cover is mainly mixed forest (3/6), broad-leaved forest (2/6) and coniferous forest (1/6). Elevations between 352 m and 1013 m.
What the forecast is based on
FungiFind combines weather, soil moisture and each species’ seasonal growth pattern into a day-by-day outlook. It replaces neither local knowledge nor safe identification, and is not a find guarantee.
Frequently asked questions about mushrooms in the Cévennes
Are there mushrooms in the Cévennes right now?
In the Cévennes, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: unfavourable.
What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in the Cévennes?
General forest law and public access rights apply, along with landowner rights and protected areas. FungiFind is not legal advice.
Which mushrooms are doing well in the Cévennes right now?
The most promising species in the Cévennes right now: Honey Fungus (unfavourable) and Wood Hedgehog (unfavourable).
Which day looks best for mushroom foraging in the Cévennes in the coming days?
The best day of the outlook is expected to be Wednesday. Assessment for that day: favourable.
In which months are mushrooms found in the Cévennes?
According to reported finds, mushrooms in the Cévennes appear mainly in these months: April, September, October, November and December. Most finds fall in: October.
Which elevation zones are covered in the Cévennes?
The analysed sites in the Cévennes fall into these elevation zones: hill country, low mountains and high mountains.
Is there a daily mushroom report in the Cévennes?
Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in the Cévennes: mushroom weather, the current situation and a forecast for the coming days, recalculated every morning. Open the map for individual woods.
What is the best time of day for mushroom foraging in the Cévennes?
Early morning after damp nights works best.
Keep your favourite spots in the Cévennes in view
Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in the Cévennes, and set personal alerts for your best foraging grounds.
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Poison helpline and mushroom advice
FungiFind is not medical advice. If you suspect poisoning, get professional help immediately.
If life is at risk or someone is unconscious: call 112.
ORFILA, national poison line, routes to nearest poison centre. 24h.
- Poison helpline +33 1 45 42 59 59
- Emergency 112 / 15
Numbers and links come from verified sources. Local signs and current rules always apply on site.
Sources
Forecast includes each species’ seasonal growth pattern, not a find guarantee. Forage only where allowed; identification remains your responsibility.