National gene conservation unit number: La Fage-le Réal
Population number: -

GCU
Date of collection of the field data entered: 2006
Date of the most recent visit: 2008

POPULATION
Year of Establishment of the GCU for the species: 1993
Date (or partial of date) of the most recent visit: 2014

Location

Unit country: France
Unit province or state: AUVERGNE-RHONE-ALPES
Unit department or county: CANTAL
Unit municipality: VEDRINES-SAINT-LOUP
Unit local name: Fsect de La Fage-le Réal + Fsect de Védrines-St-Loup
Ownership of the unit: Public
Unit elevation [m a.s.l.]: 1080 - 1105
Unit surface area [ha]: 57
Coordinates ( Public coordinates): Latitude (Decimal):45.0630 | Longitude (Decimal): 3.2617

Soil: Cambic Podzols

Climate

Mean monthly temperature and mean monthly precipitation²

Climatic zone: Boreal / Alpine.
Environmental zone:Cold and mesic.
Aridity index: 1.294

Species

All tree species growing in the unit: Abies alba
Target species for conservation in the GCU: Abies alba

Unit type: Seed stand, Managed forest area

Target species: Abies alba
Status of the target species in the GCU: Not 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: Continuous

Management
Population management: Conservation through active intervention carried out
Predominant silvicultural system: Shelterwood systems