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Mushrooms in Paimpont Forest: current outlook & forecast
Mushroom weather and foraging update in Paimpont Forest: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.
In Paimpont Forest, prospects for Honey Fungus are only middling (47/100); a few pockets may still surprise. Wetter spots in the northwest 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 84 m and 213 m elevation.
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). Stays largely stable over the period.
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Enable mushroom alert: Paimpont Forest (Brocéliande)Historical 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 many
- Mar hardly any
- Apr few
- May few
- Jun moderate
- Jul peak
- Aug many
- Sept peak
- Oct peak
- Nov peak
- 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
- Penny Bun
- Wood Hedgehog
- Golden Chanterelle
- Saffron Milk Cap
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
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
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
Months shown paler fall outside this region’s main season according to find reports.
Climate & soil moisture in Paimpont Forest
Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.
- Soil moisture Optimal
- Temperature Favourable
Typical woodland & habitat types in Paimpont Forest
Across 4 woodland samples in Paimpont Forest, CORINE Land Cover is mainly broad-leaved forest (2/4) and coniferous forest (2/4). Elevations between 84 m and 213 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 Paimpont Forest
Are there mushrooms in Paimpont Forest right now?
In Paimpont Forest, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: moderate.
What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in Paimpont 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 Paimpont Forest right now?
The most promising species in Paimpont Forest right now: Honey Fungus (moderate), Horn of Plenty (unfavourable), Cauliflower Fungus (unfavourable) and Wood Blewit (unfavourable).
In which months are mushrooms found in Paimpont Forest?
According to reported finds, mushrooms in Paimpont Forest appear mainly in these months: January, February, June, July, August, September, October, November and December. Most finds fall in: July, September, October and November.
Which elevation zones are covered in Paimpont Forest?
The analysed sites in Paimpont Forest fall into these elevation zones: lowlands and hill country.
Is there a daily mushroom report in Paimpont Forest?
Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in Paimpont 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 Paimpont Forest?
Early morning after damp nights works best.
Keep your favourite spots in Paimpont Forest in view
Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in Paimpont 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.