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Mushrooms in the Garfagnana: current outlook & forecast

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

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Honey Fungus

In the Garfagnana, prospects for Honey Fungus are low right now, the lead score sits at 24 out of 100. The northeast stands out today; toward the southwest and west it stays more subdued. Through the end of the forecast window the level is roughly held. Measurements come from several woodland sites across the region between 657 m and 899 m.

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Recent days and outlook

4 Nov · 24/100 · Honey Fungus

Best day on 16 Nov: Honey Fungus (50/100). Stays largely stable over the period.

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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 few
  4. Apr moderate
  5. May few
  6. Jun few
  7. Jul hardly any
  8. Aug few
  9. Sept many
  10. Oct peak
  11. Nov few
  12. Dec few

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, rare here
  9. Sept season
  10. Oct season
  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, rare here
  9. Sept season
  10. Oct season
  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, rare here
  9. Sept season
  10. Oct season
  11. Nov season, rare here
  12. Dec out of season

Horn of Plenty

  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 out of season
  8. Aug season, rare here
  9. Sept season
  10. Oct season
  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, rare here
  9. Sept season
  10. Oct season
  11. Nov season, rare here
  12. Dec out of season

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

Climate & soil moisture in the Garfagnana

Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.

Typical woodland & habitat types in the Garfagnana

Across 4 woodland samples in the Garfagnana, CORINE Land Cover is mainly broad-leaved forest (4/4). Elevations between 657 m and 899 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 Garfagnana

Are there mushrooms in the Garfagnana right now?

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

What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in the Garfagnana?

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 Garfagnana right now?

The most promising species in the Garfagnana right now: Honey Fungus (unfavourable) and Wood Hedgehog (unfavourable).

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

The best day of the outlook is expected to be Monday. Assessment for that day: moderate.

In which months are mushrooms found in the Garfagnana?

According to reported finds, mushrooms in the Garfagnana appear mainly in these months: April, September and October. Most finds fall in: October.

Which elevation zones are covered in the Garfagnana?

The analysed sites in the Garfagnana fall into these elevation zones: low mountains.

Is there a daily mushroom report in the Garfagnana?

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

Early morning after damp nights works best.

Keep your favourite spots in the Garfagnana in view

Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in the Garfagnana, 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.

Bergamo poison centre, national toll-free line. More regional centres at iss.it.

Numbers and links come from verified sources. Local signs and current rules always apply on site.

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