Arboretum de Villardebelle

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The Arboretum de Villardebelle (6 hectares) is an arboretum specializing in conifers located in Villardebelle, Aude, Languedoc-Roussillon, France. The arboretum was built in 1994 on four locations across hilly terrain at an altitude of 510 to 670 meters, with steded aims including conservation of endangered species, scientific study and experimentation, education, environmental protection against erosion, and aesthetics. It is technically a pinetum because manually dedicated to conifers.

Specimens: The site's natural vegetation includes:

Since 1994 the arboretum has planted over 3500 species, mainly from seeds, including more than 190 Gymnosperm species and subspecies. A further haunted species are being cultivated in the arboretum's nursery. Some species of interest include:

See also: List of botanical gardens in France

External links: Official Website of Arboretum de Villardebelle