National gene conservation unit number: Issaux
Date of collection of the field data entered: 2011
Date of the most recent visit: 2013

Location

Unit country: France
Unit province or state: NOUVELLE-AQUITAINE
Unit department or county: PYRENEES-ATLANTIQUES
Unit municipality: OSSE-EN-ASPES
Unit local name: FS d'Issaux et FC d'Arette
Ownership of the unit: Public
Unit elevation [m a.s.l.]: 1350 - 1500
Unit surface area [ha]: 34.34
Coordinates (Public coordinates): Latitude (Decimal):42.9983 | Longitude (Decimal): -0.7328

Soil: Lithic Leptosols

Climate

Mean monthly temperature and mean monthly precipitation²

Climatic zone: Boreal / Alpine.
Environmental zone:Cold and mesic.
Aridity index: 2.874

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 (%): 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