National gene conservation unit number: Les Colettes
Date of collection of the field data entered: 2007
Date of the most recent visit: 2000

Location

Unit country: France
Unit province or state: AUVERGNE-RHONE-ALPES
Unit department or county: ALLIER
Unit municipality: COUTANSOUZE
Unit local name: FD des Colettes
Ownership of the unit: Public
Unit elevation [m a.s.l.]: 570 - 570
Unit surface area [ha]: 105.7
Coordinates (Public coordinates): Latitude (Decimal):46.2000 | Longitude (Decimal): 3.0167

Soil: Gleyic Luvisols

Climate

Mean monthly temperature and mean monthly precipitation²

Climatic zone: Cool temperate.
Environmental zone:Cool temperate and moist.
Aridity index: 1.094

Species

All tree species reported in the unit: Fagus sylvatica
Target species for conservation in the GCU: Fagus sylvatica

Unit type: Seed stand, Forest area managed for wood production AND/or multiple uses AND services

Target species: Fagus sylvatica
Status of the target species in the GCU: Not included
Category of the target species in the GCU: In situ
Origin of the target species in the GCU : Autochtonous
Population share (%): 80%
Estimated number of reproducing trees (interval): > 5000
Status of long-term viable regeneration: Continuous

Management
Population management: Conservation through active intervention carried out
Predominant silvicultural system: Shelterwood systems