National gene conservation unit number: Fougères
Date of collection of the field data entered: 2005
Date of the most recent visit: 2012

Location

Unit country: France
Unit province or state: BRETAGNE
Unit department or county: ILLE-ET-VILAINE
Unit municipality: LAIGNELET
Unit local name: FD de Fougères
Ownership of the unit: Public
Unit elevation [m a.s.l.]: 180 - 180
Unit surface area [ha]: 146.9
Coordinates (Public coordinates): Latitude (Decimal):48.3861 | Longitude (Decimal): -1.1635

Soil: Dystric Cambisols

Climate

Mean monthly temperature and mean monthly precipitation²

Climatic zone: Cool temperate.
Environmental zone:Cool temperate and moist.
Aridity index: 1.294

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: Pending
Category of the target species in the GCU: In situ
Origin of the target species in the GCU : Autochtonous
Population share (%): 85%
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