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Mushrooms in the Gail Valley: current outlook & forecast

Mushroom weather and foraging update in the Gail Valley: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.

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Honey Fungus

Little currently supports rich trips for Honey Fungus in the Gail Valley: only 20 out of 100. The southwest stands out today; toward the northeast it stays more subdued. No reliable upward trend appears in the forecast window. Measurements come from several woodland sites across the region between 939 m and 1262 m.

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Recent days and outlook

4 Nov · 20/100 · Honey Fungus

Best day on 14 Nov: Honey Fungus (32/100). Falls clearly from 15 Nov.

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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).

  1. Jan hardly any
  2. Feb hardly any
  3. Mar hardly any
  4. Apr few
  5. May hardly any
  6. Jun hardly any
  7. Jul few
  8. Aug peak
  9. Sept few
  10. Oct few
  11. Nov hardly any
  12. Dec hardly any

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:

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

  1. Jan out of season
  2. Feb out of season
  3. Mar out of season
  4. Apr out of season
  5. May out of season
  6. Jun season, rare here
  7. Jul season, rare here
  8. Aug season
  9. Sept season, rare here
  10. Oct season, rare here
  11. Nov season, rare here
  12. Dec out of season

Golden Chanterelle

  1. Jan out of season
  2. Feb out of season
  3. Mar out of season
  4. Apr out of season
  5. May out of season
  6. Jun season, rare here
  7. Jul season, rare here
  8. Aug season
  9. Sept season, rare here
  10. Oct season, rare here
  11. Nov season, rare here
  12. Dec out of season

Penny Bun

  1. Jan out of season
  2. Feb out of season
  3. Mar out of season
  4. Apr out of season
  5. May out of season
  6. Jun season, rare here
  7. Jul season, rare here
  8. Aug season
  9. Sept season, rare here
  10. Oct season, rare here
  11. Nov season, rare here
  12. Dec out of season

Parasol Mushroom

  1. Jan out of season
  2. Feb out of season
  3. Mar out of season
  4. Apr out of season
  5. May out of season
  6. Jun out of season
  7. Jul season, rare here
  8. Aug season
  9. Sept season, rare here
  10. Oct season, rare here
  11. Nov season, rare here
  12. Dec out of season

Field Mushroom

  1. Jan out of season
  2. Feb out of season
  3. Mar out of season
  4. Apr out of season
  5. May out of season
  6. Jun out of season
  7. Jul season, rare here
  8. Aug season
  9. Sept season, rare here
  10. Oct season, rare here
  11. Nov out of season
  12. Dec out of season

Yellow Morel

  1. Jan out of season
  2. Feb out of season
  3. Mar out of season
  4. Apr season, rare here
  5. May season, rare here
  6. Jun season, rare here
  7. Jul out of season
  8. Aug out of season
  9. Sept out of season
  10. Oct out of season
  11. Nov out of season
  12. Dec out of season

Months shown paler fall outside this region’s main season according to find reports.

Climate & soil moisture in the Gail Valley

Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.

Typical woodland & habitat types in the Gail Valley

Across 4 woodland samples in the Gail Valley, CORINE Land Cover is mainly broad-leaved forest (2/4), coniferous forest (1/4) and mixed forest (1/4). Elevations between 939 m and 1262 m.

Foraging rules in this region

Allowed amount
At most 2 kg per person per day, for personal use only.
Access & times
Collecting only from 07:00 to 18:00. Porcini and chanterelles only from 15 June to 30 September. Organised events are not allowed; commercial use follows separate rules.
Protected areas & species
Collecting is banned in nature reserves, Natura 2000 sites, national-park core zones and biosphere nature zones. Fully protected species listed in the ordinance must not be taken.

Source: Carinthian Mushroom Ordinance (LGBl. No. 35/2014), RIS

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 Gail Valley

Are there mushrooms in the Gail Valley right now?

In the Gail Valley, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: unfavourable.

What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in the Gail Valley?

At most 2 kg per person per day, for personal use only. Collecting only from 07:00 to 18:00. Porcini and chanterelles only from 15 June to 30 September. Organised events are not allowed; commercial use follows separate rules. Collecting is banned in nature reserves, Natura 2000 sites, national-park core zones and biosphere nature zones. Fully protected species listed in the ordinance must not be taken. Carinthian Mushroom Ordinance (LGBl. No. 35/2014), RIS

Which mushrooms are doing well in the Gail Valley right now?

The most promising species in the Gail Valley right now: Honey Fungus (unfavourable).

Which day looks best for mushroom foraging in the Gail Valley in the coming days?

The best day of the outlook is expected to be Saturday. Assessment for that day: unfavourable.

In which months are mushrooms found in the Gail Valley?

According to reported finds, mushrooms in the Gail Valley appear mainly in these months: August. Most finds fall in: August.

Which elevation zones are covered in the Gail Valley?

The analysed sites in the Gail Valley fall into these elevation zones: low mountains and high mountains.

Is there a daily mushroom report in the Gail Valley?

Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in the Gail Valley: 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 Gail Valley?

Early morning after damp nights works best.

Keep your favourite spots in the Gail Valley in view

Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in the Gail Valley, and set personal alerts for your best foraging grounds.

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Forecast includes each species’ seasonal growth pattern, not a find guarantee. Forage only where allowed; identification remains your responsibility.