National gene conservation unit number: La Verrière du Grosbois
Date of collection of the field data entered: 2005
Date of the most recent visit: 2008

Location

Unit country: France
Unit province or state: BOURGOGNE-FRANCHE-COMTE
Unit department or county: DOUBS
Unit municipality: VERRIERES-DU-GROSBOIS
Unit local name: FD de La Verrière du Grosbois
Ownership of the unit: Public
Unit elevation [m a.s.l.]: 600 - 600
Unit surface area [ha]: 249.92
Coordinates (Public coordinates): Latitude (Decimal):47.2000 | Longitude (Decimal): 6.3000

Soil: Eutric Cambisols

Climate

Mean monthly temperature and mean monthly precipitation²

Climatic zone: Boreal / Alpine.
Environmental zone:Cold and mesic.
Aridity index: 2.133

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 (%): 95%
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