National gene conservation unit number: La Montagne Noire
Date of collection of the field data entered: 2007
Date of the most recent visit: 2013

Location

Unit country: France
Unit province or state: OCCITANIE
Unit department or county: TARN
Unit municipality: ARFONS
Unit local name: FD de la Montagne Noire
Ownership of the unit: Public
Unit elevation [m a.s.l.]: 713 - 713
Unit surface area [ha]: 178.3
Coordinates (Public coordinates): Latitude (Decimal):43.4246 | Longitude (Decimal): 2.2052

Soil: Humic Cambisols

Climate

Mean monthly temperature and mean monthly precipitation²

Climatic zone: Cool temperate.
Environmental zone:Cool temperate and moist.
Aridity index: 1.843

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: -

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