National gene conservation unit number: Arguenos
Population number: -

GCU
Date of collection of the field data entered: 2003
Date of the most recent visit: 2013

POPULATION
Year of Establishment of the GCU for the species: 1994
Date (or partial of date) of the most recent visit: 2013

Location

Unit country: France
Unit province or state: OCCITANIE
Unit department or county: HAUTE-GARONNE
Unit municipality: ARGUENOS
Unit local name: FD d'Arguenos
Ownership of the unit: Public
Unit elevation [m a.s.l.]: 850 - 850
Unit surface area [ha]: 161.5
Coordinates ( Public coordinates): Latitude (Decimal):42.9666 | Longitude (Decimal): 0.7256

Soil: Calcaric Cambisols

Climate

Mean monthly temperature and mean monthly precipitation²

Climatic zone: Cool temperate.
Environmental zone:Cool temperate and moist.
Aridity index: 1.548

Species

All tree species growing 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