National gene conservation unit number: L'Aigoual
Date of collection of the field data entered: 2003
Date of the most recent visit: 2016

Location

Unit country: France
Unit province or state: OCCITANIE
Unit department or county: GARD
Unit municipality: LE VIGAN
Unit local name: FD de l'Aigoual
Ownership of the unit: Public
Unit elevation [m a.s.l.]: 1350 - 1350
Unit surface area [ha]: 123.8
Coordinates (Public coordinates): Latitude (Decimal):44.1258 | Longitude (Decimal): 3.5416

Soil: Cambic Podzols

Climate

Mean monthly temperature and mean monthly precipitation²

Climatic zone: Boreal / Alpine.
Environmental zone:Cold and mesic.
Aridity index: 2.090

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 (%): 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