National gene conservation unit number: 618b
Date of collection of the field data entered: 1996
Date of the most recent visit: 2006

Location

Unit country: Austria
Unit province or state: Steiermark
Unit department or county: Stainach
Unit municipality: -
Unit local name: Rev. Walchen-Prellegg; Schattenberg, Brandltröge - Abtlg. 2 b, 3 b,c, 7 b,c, 9 b
Ownership of the unit: Private
Unit elevation [m a.s.l.]: 1400 - 1700
Unit surface area [ha]: 180
Coordinates (Restricted coordinates): Latitude (Decimal): 47…**** | Longitude (Decimal): 13…****

Soil: Dystric Cambisols

Climate

Mean monthly temperature and mean monthly precipitation²

Climatic zone: Boreal / Alpine.
Environmental zone:Extremely cold and mesic.
Aridity index: 2.057

Species

All tree species reported in the unit: Acer pseudoplatanus; Alnus viridis; Picea abies; Larix decidua
Target species for conservation in the GCU: Picea abies

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

Target species: Picea abies
Status of the target species in the GCU: Pending
Category of the target species in the GCU: In situ
Origin of the target species in the GCU : Autochtonous
Population share (%): 100%
Estimated number of reproducing trees (interval): > 5000
Status of long-term viable regeneration: -

Management
Population management: Conservation through active intervention carried out
Predominant silvicultural system: Close-to-natural forestry (continuous cover forest, selective logging)