Forêt de Bouconne
The Forêt de Bouconne is located in southwest France, on the border of the departments of Gers and Haute-Garonne about thirty kilometres west of Toulouse. The forest has an area of 27 km2 (10 sq mi) and is managed primarily by the National Forests Office (20 km2 (7.7 sq mi)). It also includes privately owned woods and woods belonging to the local communes of L'Isle-Jourdain, Lévignac-sur-Save, Montaigut-sur-Save. It is the only large forest near Toulouse. It hosts a leisure centre and outdoor recreation areas.
| Forêt de Bouconne | |
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Paths in the Forêt de Bouconne | |
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| Geography | |
| Location | Gers and Haute-Garonne, Midi-Pyrénées, France |
| Coordinates | 43°38′00″N 1°15′00″E |
| Area | 27 km2 (10 sq mi) |
| Administration | |
| Status | Mixed ownership |
| Governing body | National Forests Office |
| Ecology | |
| Dominant tree species | Quercus petraea, pine, sweet chestnut |
| Fauna | Wild boar, roe deer |
The Forêt de Bouconne is traversed by many paths used by walkers, mountain bikers and horse riders.
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