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Mushrooms in the Sila: current outlook & forecast

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

Moderate

Honey Fungus

In the Sila, prospects for Honey Fungus are only middling (41/100); a few pockets may still surprise. Spatially, the southwest leads: scores there sit above the other sample points. After 11 Nov, a clear decline is expected. The sample covers elevations from 658 to 1093 metres and reflects common woodland heights.

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Which species look strong right now?

Recent days and outlook

4 Nov · 41/100 · Honey Fungus

Best day on 11 Nov: Honey Fungus (51/100). 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 hardly any
  5. May hardly any
  6. Jun peak
  7. Jul hardly any
  8. Aug hardly any
  9. Sept moderate
  10. Oct few
  11. Nov few
  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
  7. Jul season, rare here
  8. Aug season, rare here
  9. Sept season
  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, rare here
  9. Sept season
  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
  7. Jul season, rare here
  8. Aug season, rare here
  9. Sept season
  10. Oct season, rare here
  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, rare here
  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 Sila

Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.

Typical woodland & habitat types in the Sila

Across 4 woodland samples in the Sila, CORINE Land Cover is mainly broad-leaved forest (2/4) and coniferous forest (2/4). Elevations between 658 m and 1093 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 Sila

Are there mushrooms in the Sila right now?

In the Sila, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: moderate.

What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in the Sila?

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 Sila right now?

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

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

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

In which months are mushrooms found in the Sila?

According to reported finds, mushrooms in the Sila appear mainly in these months: June and September. Most finds fall in: June.

Which elevation zones are covered in the Sila?

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

Is there a daily mushroom report in the Sila?

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

Early morning after damp nights works best.

Keep your favourite spots in the Sila in view

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

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Sources

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