National gene conservation unit number: Léoncel
Date of collection of the field data entered: 2004
Date of the most recent visit: 2016

Location

Unit country: France
Unit province or state: AUVERGNE-RHONE-ALPES
Unit department or county: DROME
Unit municipality: LEONCEL
Unit local name: FD de Léoncel
Ownership of the unit: Public
Unit elevation [m a.s.l.]: 1210 - 1210
Unit surface area [ha]: 141.85
Coordinates (Public coordinates): Latitude (Decimal):44.9133 | Longitude (Decimal): 5.2352

Soil: Calcaric Cambisols

Climate

Mean monthly temperature and mean monthly precipitation²

Climatic zone: Boreal / Alpine.
Environmental zone:Cold and mesic.
Aridity index: 2.184

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: Continuous

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