National gene conservation unit number: La Sainte-Baume
Date of collection of the field data entered: 2003
Date of the most recent visit: 2014

Location

Unit country: France
Unit province or state: PROVENCE-ALPES-COTE-D'AZUR
Unit department or county: VAR
Unit municipality: PLAN-D'AUPS-SAINTE-BAUME
Unit local name: FD de La Sainte-Baume
Ownership of the unit: Public
Unit elevation [m a.s.l.]: 720 - 720
Unit surface area [ha]: 138.3
Coordinates (Public coordinates): Latitude (Decimal):43.3294 | Longitude (Decimal): 5.7611

Soil: Chromic Luvisols

Climate

Mean monthly temperature and mean monthly precipitation²

Climatic zone: Cool temperate.
Environmental zone:Cool temperate and moist.
Aridity index: 1.164

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: Not included
Category of the target species in the GCU: In situ
Origin of the target species in the GCU : Autochtonous
Population share (%): 80%
Estimated number of reproducing trees (interval): > 5000
Status of long-term viable regeneration: Requires management intervention

Management
Population management: Conservation through active intervention carried out
Predominant silvicultural system: Shelterwood systems