National gene conservation unit number: 280a
Population number: -

GCU
Date of collection of the field data entered: 1993
Date of the most recent visit: 2003

POPULATION
Year of Establishment of the GCU for the species: 1993
Date (or partial of date) of the most recent visit: 1993

Location

Unit country: Austria
Unit province or state: Kärnten
Unit department or county: Spittal/Drau
Unit municipality: -
Unit local name: Gr. Zirknitz; Färber Kaiser - Parz. 171/1 u. 2; 139
Ownership of the unit: Public
Unit elevation [m a.s.l.]: 1800 - 2100
Unit surface area [ha]: 65
Coordinates ( Restricted coordinates): Latitude (Decimal): 46…**** | Longitude (Decimal): 12…****

Soil: Haplic Podzols

Climate

Mean monthly temperature and mean monthly precipitation²

Climatic zone: Boreal / Alpine.
Environmental zone:Extremely cold and mesic.
Aridity index: 3.188

Species

All tree species growing in the unit: Sorbus aucuparia; Alnus viridis; Picea abies; Pinus cembra; Larix decidua
Target species for conservation in the GCU: Larix decidua, Picea abies, Pinus cembra

Unit type: Gene reserve forest, Protective forest area (soil, water, timber line, etc.), Forest area managed for wood production AND/or multiple uses AND services

Target species: Larix decidua
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 (%): 100%
Estimated number of reproducing trees (interval): > 5000
Status of long-term viable regeneration: -

Management
Population management: Minimum intervention allowed
Predominant silvicultural system: Shelterwood systems