National gene conservation unit number: 619
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. Altaussee; Loser-Panoramastr.
Ownership of the unit: Public
Unit elevation [m a.s.l.]: 1000 - 1450
Unit surface area [ha]: 50.3
Coordinates (Restricted coordinates): Latitude (Decimal): 47…**** | Longitude (Decimal): 13…****

Soil: Lithic Leptosols

Climate

Mean monthly temperature and mean monthly precipitation2

Climatic zone: Boreal / Alpine.
Environmental zone:Cold and wet.
Aridity index: 3.293

Species

All tree species reported in the unit: Acer pseudoplatanus; Sorbus aucuparia; Picea abies; Fraxinus excelsior; Fagus sylvatica; Larix decidua; Abies alba
Target species for conservation in the GCU: Abies alba, Fagus sylvatica, Picea abies

Unit type: Gene reserve forest, Protective forest area (soil, water, timber line, etc.), Forest area managed for wood production AND/or multiple uses AND services


Target species: Abies alba
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): 500 - 4999
Status of long-term viable regeneration: -

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


Target species: Fagus sylvatica
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): 500 - 4999
Status of long-term viable regeneration: -

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


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: Shelterwood systems