National gene conservation unit number: Aubusson
Date of collection of the field data entered: 2005
Date of the most recent visit: 2000

Location

Unit country: France
Unit province or state: AUVERGNE-RHONE-ALPES
Unit department or county: CANTAL
Unit municipality: MANDAILLES-SAINT-JULIEN
Unit local name: Fsect d'Aubusson et La Réveilladie
Ownership of the unit: Public
Unit elevation [m a.s.l.]: 1150 - 1150
Unit surface area [ha]: 112
Coordinates (Public coordinates): Latitude (Decimal):45.0679 | Longitude (Decimal): 2.6577

Soil: Umbric Andosols

Climate

Mean monthly temperature and mean monthly precipitation²

Climatic zone: Cool temperate.
Environmental zone:Cool temperate and moist.
Aridity index: 2.648

Species

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

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

Target species: Fagus sylvatica
Status of the target species in the GCU: Pending
Category of the target species in the GCU: In situ
Origin of the target species in the GCU : Autochtonous
Population share (%): 99%
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