Forest of Tronçais
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The Forest of Tronçais (French: Forêt de Tronçais, IPA: [tʁɔ̃sɛ]) is a national forest[2] comprising 10,600 hectares (26,000 acres) in the Allier department of central France. It is managed by the National Forests Office (ONF).[3] Its oaks, planted by Louis XIV's minister Jean-Baptiste Colbert to supply the French Navy, constitute one of the principal stands of oaks in Europe.
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Location | Allier, Auvergne, France |
Coordinates | 46°37′N 2°46′E[1] |
Area | 10,600 ha (41 sq mi) |
Elevation | 205–360 m (673–1,181 ft) |
Designation | ZNIEFF [fr], Réseau Natura 2000 [fr], réserve biologique intégrale [fr] |
Created | 1670 |
Administrator | National Forests Office (ONF) |
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Within the forest boundaries are the communes of Braize, Cérilly, Isle-et-Bardais, Le Brethon, Meaulne-Vitray, Saint-Bonnet-Tronçais, Urçay and Valigny. It is mainly made up of sessile oak.[4] It also contains 130 hectares (320 acres) of ponds and is deemed by many as the most beautiful oakwood in Europe.[4]