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Mushrooms in Fontainebleau Forest: current outlook & forecast
Mushroom weather and foraging update in Fontainebleau Forest: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.
In Fontainebleau Forest, prospects for Honey Fungus are only middling (47/100); a few pockets may still surprise. Conditions in the northeast are currently stronger than across the rest of the area. After 4 Nov, values ease slightly without dropping off a cliff. Underlying sites sit between 74 and 153 metres, spread across the region.
Which species look strong right now?
Recent days and outlook
4 Nov · 47/100 · Honey Fungus
Best day on 4 Nov: Honey Fungus (47/100). Eases slightly after 6 Nov.
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Enable mushroom alert: Fontainebleau ForestHistorical 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 few
- May few
- Jun hardly any
- Jul hardly any
- Aug few
- Sept few
- Oct many
- Nov peak
- Dec few
- 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
- Penny Bun
- Saffron Milk Cap
- Golden Chanterelle
- Wood Hedgehog
- Yellow Morel
- Horn of Plenty
- 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, rare here
- 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, rare here
- Sept season, rare here
- 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, rare here
- Oct season
- Nov season
- Dec season, rare here
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, rare here
- 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, rare here
- 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, rare here
- Oct season
- Nov out of season
- Dec out of season
Months shown paler fall outside this region’s main season according to find reports.
Climate & soil moisture in Fontainebleau Forest
Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.
- Soil moisture Very high
- Temperature Favourable
Typical woodland & habitat types in Fontainebleau Forest
Across 4 woodland samples in Fontainebleau Forest, CORINE Land Cover is mainly broad-leaved forest (3/4) and coniferous forest (1/4). Elevations between 74 m and 153 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 Fontainebleau Forest
Are there mushrooms in Fontainebleau Forest right now?
In Fontainebleau Forest, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: moderate.
What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in Fontainebleau Forest?
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 Fontainebleau Forest right now?
The most promising species in Fontainebleau Forest right now: Honey Fungus (moderate), Horn of Plenty (unfavourable), Wood Blewit (unfavourable) and Cauliflower Fungus (unfavourable).
In which months are mushrooms found in Fontainebleau Forest?
According to reported finds, mushrooms in Fontainebleau Forest appear mainly in these months: October and November. Most finds fall in: November.
Which elevation zones are covered in Fontainebleau Forest?
The analysed sites in Fontainebleau Forest fall into these elevation zones: lowlands.
Is there a daily mushroom report in Fontainebleau Forest?
Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in Fontainebleau Forest: 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 Fontainebleau Forest?
Early morning after damp nights works best.
Keep your favourite spots in Fontainebleau Forest in view
Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in Fontainebleau Forest, 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.