National gene conservation unit number: CHE00100
Population number: -

GCU
Date of collection of the field data entered: 2024
Date of the most recent visit: 2024

POPULATION
Year of Establishment of the GCU for the species: 2023
Date (or partial of date) of the most recent visit: 2024

Location

Unit country: Switzerland
Unit province or state: BE
Unit department or county: Frutigen-Niedersimmental
Unit municipality: Kandersteg
Unit local name: Biberg
Ownership of the unit: Other
Unit elevation [m a.s.l.]: 1372 - 2044
Unit surface area [ha]: 86.8175
Coordinates ( Public coordinates): Latitude (Decimal):46.4883 | Longitude (Decimal): 7.6946

Soil: Glaciers

Climate

Mean monthly temperature and mean monthly precipitation²

Climatic zone: Boreal / Alpine.
Environmental zone:Cold and wet.
Aridity index: 2.612

Species

All tree species growing in the unit: Larix decidua
Target species for conservation in the GCU: Larix decidua

Unit type: Gene reserve forest, Biodiversity conservation

Target species: Larix decidua
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 : Autochthonous
Population share (%): 100%
Estimated number of reproducing trees (interval): >5001
Status of long-term viable regeneration: -

Management
Population management: Conservation through active intervention carried out
Predominant silvicultural system: Close-to-nature forestry