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

Location

Unit country: France
Unit province or state: PAYS-DE-LA-LOIRE
Unit department or county: LOIRE-ATLANTIQUE
Unit municipality: LE GAVRE
Unit local name: FD du Gâvre
Ownership of the unit: Public
Unit elevation [m a.s.l.]: 25 - 25
Unit surface area [ha]: 97.5
Coordinates (Public coordinates): Latitude (Decimal):47.5209 | Longitude (Decimal): -1.8024

Soil: Chromic Luvisols

Climate

Mean monthly temperature and mean monthly precipitation²

Climatic zone: Warm temperate.
Environmental zone:Warm temperate and mesic.
Aridity index: 1.116

Species

All tree species reported in the unit: Quercus robur; Quercus petraea
Target species for conservation in the GCU: Quercus petraea

Unit type: Forest area managed for wood production AND/or multiple uses AND services

Target species: Quercus petraea
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 (%): 100%
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