National gene conservation unit number: 6.0133
Population number: -

GCU
Date of collection of the field data entered: 2003
Date of the most recent visit: 2022

POPULATION
Year of Establishment of the GCU for the species: 2003
Date (or partial of date) of the most recent visit: 2016

Location

Unit country: Slovenia
Unit province or state: Primorsko-notranjska
Unit department or county: -
Unit municipality: Loška dolina
Unit local name: Leskova dolina
Ownership of the unit: Public
Unit elevation [m a.s.l.]: 740 - 800
Unit surface area [ha]: 102.57
Coordinates ( Public coordinates): Latitude (Decimal):45.6231 | Longitude (Decimal): 14.4664

Soil: Chromic Cambisols

Climate

Mean monthly temperature and mean monthly precipitation²

Climatic zone: Cool temperate.
Environmental zone:Cool temperate and moist.
Aridity index: 2.507

Species

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

Unit type: Gene reserve forest, Seed stand, Forest area managed for wood production AND/or multiple uses AND services

Target species: Abies alba
Status of the target species in the GCU: -
Category of the target species in the GCU: In situ
Origin of the target species in the GCU : Autochtonous
Population share (%): 40%
Estimated number of reproducing trees (interval): > 5000
Status of long-term viable regeneration: Continuous

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