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Mushrooms in the Lunigiana: current outlook & forecast
Mushroom weather and foraging update in the Lunigiana: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.
The outlook in the Lunigiana is mixed for Honey Fungus (46/100), cautious rather than euphoric. Conditions in the southwest are currently stronger than across the rest of the area. Over the period shown, conditions stay largely stable. Underlying sites sit between 424 and 709 metres, spread across the region.
Which species look strong right now?
Recent days and outlook
4 Nov · 46/100 · Honey Fungus
Best day on 16 Nov: Honey Fungus (50/100). Stays largely stable over the period.
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Enable mushroom alert: LunigianaHistorical 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 hardly any
- Feb hardly any
- Mar hardly any
- Apr hardly any
- May hardly any
- Jun hardly any
- Jul hardly any
- Aug hardly any
- Sept peak
- Oct hardly any
- Nov hardly any
- Dec hardly any
- 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:
- Penny Bun
- Golden Chanterelle
- Parasol Mushroom
- Horn of Plenty
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
- Oct season, rare here
- Nov season, rare here
- 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
- Oct season, rare here
- Nov season, rare here
- 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
- Oct season, rare here
- Nov season, rare here
- 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, rare here
- Jul season, rare here
- Aug season, rare here
- Sept season
- Oct season, rare here
- Nov season, rare here
- Dec out of 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, rare here
- Aug season, rare here
- Sept season
- Oct season, rare here
- Nov season, rare here
- Dec out of season
Months shown paler fall outside this region’s main season according to find reports.
Climate & soil moisture in the Lunigiana
Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.
- Soil moisture Very high
- Temperature Optimal
Typical woodland & habitat types in the Lunigiana
Across 4 woodland samples in the Lunigiana, CORINE Land Cover is mainly broad-leaved forest (3/4) and mixed forest (1/4). Elevations between 424 m and 709 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 Lunigiana
Are there mushrooms in the Lunigiana right now?
In the Lunigiana, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: moderate.
What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in the Lunigiana?
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 Lunigiana right now?
The most promising species in the Lunigiana right now: Honey Fungus (moderate), Wood Hedgehog (unfavourable), Cauliflower Fungus (unfavourable) and Terracotta Hedgehog (unfavourable).
Which day looks best for mushroom foraging in the Lunigiana 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 Lunigiana?
According to reported finds, mushrooms in the Lunigiana appear mainly in these months: September. Most finds fall in: September.
Which elevation zones are covered in the Lunigiana?
The analysed sites in the Lunigiana fall into these elevation zones: hill country and low mountains.
Is there a daily mushroom report in the Lunigiana?
Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in the Lunigiana: 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 Lunigiana?
Early morning after damp nights works best.
Keep your favourite spots in the Lunigiana in view
Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in the Lunigiana, 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.
- Poison helpline 800 883 300
- Emergency 112 / 118
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.