National gene conservation unit number: Westhoffen
Date of collection of the field data entered: 2003
Date of the most recent visit: 2015

Location

Unit country: France
Unit province or state: GRAND-EST
Unit department or county: BAS-RHIN
Unit municipality: WESTHOFFEN
Unit local name: FC de Westhoffen et F de la Fondation Notre-Dame
Ownership of the unit: Public
Unit elevation [m a.s.l.]: 400 - 400
Unit surface area [ha]: 168.52
Coordinates (Public coordinates): Latitude (Decimal):48.6051 | Longitude (Decimal): 7.3991

Soil: Dystric Cambisols

Climate

Mean monthly temperature and mean monthly precipitation²

Climatic zone: Cool temperate.
Environmental zone:Cool temperate and moist.
Aridity index: 1.298

Species

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

Unit type: Seed stand, 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 (%): 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