National gene conservation unit number: Gérardmer
Population number: -

GCU
Date of collection of the field data entered: 2007
Date of the most recent visit: 2008

POPULATION
Year of Establishment of the GCU for the species: 1994
Date (or partial of date) of the most recent visit: 2008

Location

Unit country: France
Unit province or state: GRAND-EST
Unit department or county: VOSGES
Unit municipality: XONRUPT-LONGEMER
Unit local name: FD de Gérardmer
Ownership of the unit: Public
Unit elevation [m a.s.l.]: 800 - 1100
Unit surface area [ha]: 97.9
Coordinates ( Public coordinates): Latitude (Decimal):48.0855 | Longitude (Decimal): 6.9387

Soil: Cambic Podzols

Climate

Mean monthly temperature and mean monthly precipitation²

Climatic zone: Boreal / Alpine.
Environmental zone:Cold and mesic.
Aridity index: 2.517

Species

All tree species growing in the unit: Fagus sylvatica
Target species for conservation in the GCU: Fagus sylvatica

Unit type: Forest area managed for wood production AND/or multiple uses AND services

Target species: Fagus sylvatica
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 : Autochtonous
Population share (%): 90%
Estimated number of reproducing trees (interval): > 5000
Status of long-term viable regeneration: Requires management intervention

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