This ancient forest, notably composed of oaks over 120 years old, is a crucial habitat for numerous rare and protected species. Among them are the European Barbastelle bat, the Great Capricorn beetle, the Stag beetle, and the Black Woodpecker.
The role of aging trees and deadwood is essential for local biodiversity and carbon storage, thus actively contributing to the fight against global warming.
This site is integrated into the European Natura 2000 network of the Barthes de l’Adour, an area that protects 20,000 hectares of natural environments spread across 45 municipalities.
