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Mushrooms in the Forest of Dean: current outlook & forecast
Mushroom weather and foraging update in the Forest of Dean: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.
For Honey Fungus, chances in the Forest of Dean are good at 55/100, worthwhile, though not evenly strong everywhere. The southeast stands out today; toward the northwest it stays more subdued. It stays strong into 4 Nov, then the line turns down. Measurements come from several woodland sites across the region between 102 m and 184 m.
Which species look strong right now?
Recent days and outlook
4 Nov · 55/100 · Honey Fungus
Best day on 4 Nov: Honey Fungus (55/100). Falls clearly from 6 Nov.
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Enable mushroom alert: Forest of DeanHistorical 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 moderate
- Feb moderate
- Mar moderate
- Apr moderate
- May moderate
- Jun moderate
- Jul moderate
- Aug many
- Sept peak
- 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:
- Parasol Mushroom
- Golden Chanterelle
- Penny Bun
- Wood Hedgehog
- Field Mushroom
- Horn of Plenty
- Saffron Milk Cap
- Yellow Morel
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
- Jul season
- Aug season
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov 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
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season
- Dec out of season
Wood Blewit
- 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 out of season
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season
- Dec 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
- Aug season
- 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
- Jul season
- Aug season
- 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
- Jul season
- Aug season
- 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 Forest of Dean
Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.
- Soil moisture Optimal
- Temperature Favourable
Typical woodland & habitat types in the Forest of Dean
Across 2 woodland samples in the Forest of Dean, CORINE Land Cover is mainly broad-leaved forest (2/2). Elevations between 102 m and 184 m.
Foraging rules in this region
- Allowed amount
- In England and Wales, personal foraging is often allowed in reasonable amounts without commercial trade. Commercial picking is not allowed on Forestry England land.
- Access & times
- On private land and managed forests (e.g. Forestry England), landowner rules, signs and local byelaws apply. Scotland describes responsible access in the Scottish Outdoor Access Code.
- Protected areas & species
- Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) have protection rules; interventions need consent from Natural England or Natural Resources Wales. Protected species are protected everywhere.
Source: Forestry England: Your Forest Fungi Code
Overview only, not legal advice. Signs, landowner rights and current ordinances apply on site.
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 Forest of Dean
Are there mushrooms in the Forest of Dean right now?
In the Forest of Dean, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: favourable.
What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in the Forest of Dean?
In England and Wales, personal foraging is often allowed in reasonable amounts without commercial trade. Commercial picking is not allowed on Forestry England land. On private land and managed forests (e.g. Forestry England), landowner rules, signs and local byelaws apply. Scotland describes responsible access in the Scottish Outdoor Access Code. Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) have protection rules; interventions need consent from Natural England or Natural Resources Wales. Protected species are protected everywhere. Forestry England: Your Forest Fungi Code
Which mushrooms are doing well in the Forest of Dean right now?
The most promising species in the Forest of Dean right now: Honey Fungus (favourable), Horn of Plenty (unfavourable), Cauliflower Fungus (unfavourable) and Wood Blewit (unfavourable).
Which elevation zones are covered in the Forest of Dean?
The analysed sites in the Forest of Dean fall into these elevation zones: lowlands.
Is there a daily mushroom report in the Forest of Dean?
Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in the Forest of Dean: 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 Forest of Dean?
Early morning after damp nights works best.
Keep your favourite spots in the Forest of Dean in view
Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in the Forest of Dean, and set personal alerts for your best foraging grounds.
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Poison helpline and mushroom advice
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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.