National gene conservation unit number: CHE00032
Population number: -

GCU
Date of collection of the field data entered: 2020
Date of the most recent visit: 2020

POPULATION
Year of Establishment of the GCU for the species: 2020
Date (or partial of date) of the most recent visit: 2020

Location

Unit country: Switzerland
Unit province or state: SO
Unit department or county: Jura bernois,Lebern
Unit municipality: Bettlach
Unit local name: Region Bettlachstock-Hasenmatt
Ownership of the unit: Other
Unit elevation [m a.s.l.]: 772 - 1439
Unit surface area [ha]: 427.972
Coordinates ( Public coordinates): Latitude (Decimal):47.2197 | Longitude (Decimal): 7.4060

Soil: Rendzic Leptosols

Climate

Mean monthly temperature and mean monthly precipitation²

Climatic zone: Boreal / Alpine.
Environmental zone:Cold and mesic.
Aridity index: 2.342

Species

All tree species growing in the unit: Fagus sylvatica; Abies alba; Acer pseudoplatanus; Picea abies
Target species for conservation in the GCU: Abies alba, Acer pseudoplatanus, Fagus sylvatica, Picea abies

Unit type: Gene reserve forest, Biodiversity conservation (habitats AND/or species)

Target species: Fagus sylvatica
Status of the target species in the GCU: Included
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: Close-to-natural forestry (continuous cover forest, selective logging)