National gene conservation unit number: Moussaou-Bellongue
Date of collection of the field data entered: 2005
Date of the most recent visit: 2006

Location

Unit country: France
Unit province or state: OCCITANIE
Unit department or county: ARIEGE
Unit municipality: ARGEIN
Unit local name: FD de Bellongue-Sud
Ownership of the unit: Public
Unit elevation [m a.s.l.]: 1188 - 1188
Unit surface area [ha]: 132.36
Coordinates (Public coordinates): Latitude (Decimal):42.9260 | Longitude (Decimal): 0.9132

Soil: Dystric Cambisols

Climate

Mean monthly temperature and mean monthly precipitation²

Climatic zone: Cool temperate.
Environmental zone:Cool temperate and moist.
Aridity index: 1.313

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 (%): 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