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Mushrooms in the New Forest: current outlook & forecast
Mushroom weather and foraging update in the New Forest: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.
The outlook in the New Forest is mixed for Honey Fungus (42/100), cautious rather than euphoric. The northwest stands out today; toward the southeast and east it stays more subdued. Through the rest of the window conditions stay usable, with a mild fade after 4 Nov. Measurements come from several woodland sites across the region between 28 m and 92 m.
Which species look strong right now?
Recent days and outlook
4 Nov · 42/100 · Honey Fungus
Best day on 4 Nov: Honey Fungus (42/100). Eases slightly after 6 Nov.
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Enable mushroom alert: New ForestHistorical 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 moderate
- Mar moderate
- Apr moderate
- May many
- Jun moderate
- Jul moderate
- Aug moderate
- Sept many
- Oct peak
- Nov many
- Dec many
- 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
- Wood Hedgehog
- Saffron Milk Cap
- Horn of Plenty
- Parasol Mushroom
- Field Mushroom
- Yellow Morel
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
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
Saffron Milk Cap
- 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 out of season
- Dec out of season
Months shown paler fall outside this region’s main season according to find reports.
Climate & soil moisture in the New Forest
Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.
- Soil moisture Optimal
- Temperature Favourable
Typical woodland & habitat types in the New Forest
Across 4 woodland samples in the New Forest, CORINE Land Cover is mainly broad-leaved forest (3/4) and coniferous forest (1/4). Elevations between 28 m and 92 m.
Foraging rules in this region
- Allowed amount
- In England and Wales, personal foraging is often allowed in reasonable amounts without commercial trade. Commercial picking is not allowed on Forestry England land.
- Access & times
- On private land and managed forests (e.g. Forestry England), landowner rules, signs and local byelaws apply. Scotland describes responsible access in the Scottish Outdoor Access Code.
- Protected areas & species
- Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) have protection rules; interventions need consent from Natural England or Natural Resources Wales. Protected species are protected everywhere.
Source: Forestry England: Your Forest Fungi Code
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 New Forest
Are there mushrooms in the New Forest right now?
In the New Forest, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: moderate.
What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in the New Forest?
In England and Wales, personal foraging is often allowed in reasonable amounts without commercial trade. Commercial picking is not allowed on Forestry England land. On private land and managed forests (e.g. Forestry England), landowner rules, signs and local byelaws apply. Scotland describes responsible access in the Scottish Outdoor Access Code. Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) have protection rules; interventions need consent from Natural England or Natural Resources Wales. Protected species are protected everywhere. Forestry England: Your Forest Fungi Code
Which mushrooms are doing well in the New Forest right now?
The most promising species in the New Forest right now: Honey Fungus (moderate), Horn of Plenty (unfavourable), Cauliflower Fungus (unfavourable) and Wood Blewit (unfavourable).
Which elevation zones are covered in the New Forest?
The analysed sites in the New Forest fall into these elevation zones: lowlands.
Is there a daily mushroom report in the New Forest?
Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in the New 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 the New Forest?
Early morning after damp nights works best.
Keep your favourite spots in the New Forest in view
Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in the New Forest, and set personal alerts for your best foraging grounds.
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Poison helpline and mushroom advice
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If life is at risk or someone is unconscious: call 112.
NPIS (0344 892 0111) is for healthcare professionals only. Public: NHS 111; emergency: 999.
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.