National gene conservation unit number: CHE00115
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: 2026
Date (or partial of date) of the most recent visit: 2024

Location

Unit country: Switzerland
Unit province or state: LU
Unit department or county: Luzern-Land, Schwyz
Unit municipality: Arth, Vitznau, Weggis
Unit local name: Region Rigi-Vierwaldstättersee
Ownership of the unit: Other
Unit elevation [m a.s.l.]: 455 - 1663
Unit surface area [ha]: 219.5
Coordinates ( Public coordinates): Latitude (Decimal):47.0262 | Longitude (Decimal): 8.4818

Soil: Dystric Cambisols

Climate

Mean monthly temperature and mean monthly precipitation²

Climatic zone: Boreal / Alpine.
Environmental zone:Cold and mesic.
Aridity index: 3.056

Species

All tree species growing in the unit: Quercus petraea
Target species for conservation in the GCU: Quercus petraea

Unit type: Gene reserve forest, Biodiversity conservation

Target species: Quercus petraea
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 (%): 50%
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