National gene conservation unit number: Chizé
Date of collection of the field data entered: 2003
Date of the most recent visit: 2013

Location

Unit country: France
Unit province or state: NOUVELLE-AQUITAINE
Unit department or county: DEUX-SEVRES
Unit municipality: CHIZE
Unit local name: FD de Chizé
Ownership of the unit: Public
Unit elevation [m a.s.l.]: 92 - 92
Unit surface area [ha]: 196.6
Coordinates (Public coordinates): Latitude (Decimal):46.1331 | Longitude (Decimal): -0.3734

Soil: Chromic Cambisols

Climate

Mean monthly temperature and mean monthly precipitation²

Climatic zone: Warm temperate.
Environmental zone:Warm temperate and mesic.
Aridity index: 1.106

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 (%): 90%
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