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Mushrooms on Monte Amiata: current outlook & forecast
Mushroom weather and foraging update on Monte Amiata: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.
On Monte Amiata, prospects for Honey Fungus are low right now, the lead score sits at 18 out of 100. Spatially the picture is even: hardly any part of the region stands out. After 14 Nov, a clear decline is expected. The sample covers elevations from 545 to 787 metres and reflects common woodland heights.
Which species look strong right now?
Recent days and outlook
4 Nov · 18/100 · Honey Fungus
Best day on 14 Nov: Honey Fungus (56/100). Falls clearly from 16 Nov.
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Enable mushroom alert: Monte AmiataHistorical 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 moderate
- Jun moderate
- Jul moderate
- Aug moderate
- Sept many
- Oct peak
- Nov few
- 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:
- Horn of Plenty
- Golden Chanterelle
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, 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
- Sept season
- Oct season
- 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
- Jul season
- Aug season
- Sept season
- Oct season
- 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 on Monte Amiata
Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.
- Soil moisture Optimal
- Temperature Optimal
Typical woodland & habitat types on Monte Amiata
Across 4 woodland samples on Monte Amiata, CORINE Land Cover is mainly broad-leaved forest (3/4) and mixed forest (1/4). Elevations between 545 m and 787 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 on Monte Amiata
Are there mushrooms on Monte Amiata right now?
On Monte Amiata, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: unfavourable.
What rules apply when foraging mushrooms on Monte Amiata?
General forest law and public access rights apply, along with landowner rights and protected areas. FungiFind is not legal advice.
Which day looks best for mushroom foraging on Monte Amiata in the coming days?
The best day of the outlook is expected to be Saturday. Assessment for that day: favourable.
In which months are mushrooms found on Monte Amiata?
According to reported finds, mushrooms on Monte Amiata appear mainly in these months: May, June, July, August, September and October. Most finds fall in: October.
Which elevation zones are covered on Monte Amiata?
The analysed sites on Monte Amiata fall into these elevation zones: low mountains.
Is there a daily mushroom report on Monte Amiata?
Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report on Monte Amiata: 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 on Monte Amiata?
Early morning after damp nights works best.
Keep your favourite spots on Monte Amiata in view
Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches on Monte Amiata, 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.