diff --git a/maven-surefire-plugin/src/site/apt/examples/toolchains.apt.vm b/maven-surefire-plugin/src/site/apt/examples/toolchains.apt.vm
index 891f8b1135..51799daa54 100644
--- a/maven-surefire-plugin/src/site/apt/examples/toolchains.apt.vm
+++ b/maven-surefire-plugin/src/site/apt/examples/toolchains.apt.vm
@@ -36,6 +36,9 @@ Using Maven Toolchains with ${thisPlugin}.
     guide, ${thisPlugin} will launch the test jvm using the main toolchain
     configured in Maven.
 
+    Note that options like <<<forkCount>>> prevent the toolchains from being used.
+    See {{{https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/SUREFIRE-720}}SUREFIRE-720} for more information.
+
     In some cases, it may be desirable to compile and test using different jvms.
     While the <<<jvm>>> option can achieve this, it requires hardcoding system-specific paths.
     Configuration option <<<jdkToolchain>>> can be used to supply an alternate toolchain specification.