National gene conservation unit number: BGI_003_Scatle
Date of collection of the field data entered: 1999
Date of the most recent visit: 1999

Location

Unit country: Switzerland
Unit province or state: Graubünden
Unit department or county: Waldregion 3 Surselva
Unit municipality: Brigels
Unit local name: Scatlé
Ownership of the unit: Public
Unit elevation [m a.s.l.]: 1480 - 2000
Unit surface area [ha]: 200
Coordinates (Public coordinates): Latitude (Decimal):46.7911 | Longitude (Decimal): 9.0463

Soil: Haplic Podzols

Climate

Mean monthly temperature and mean monthly precipitation²

Climatic zone: Boreal / Alpine.
Environmental zone:Cold and wet.
Aridity index: 3.152

Species

All tree species reported in the unit: Picea abies
Target species for conservation in the GCU: Picea abies

Unit type: Gene reserve forest, Biodiversity conservation (habitats AND/or species), Forest area managed for wood production AND/or multiple uses AND services

Target species: Picea abies
Status of the target species in the GCU: Included
Category of the target species in the GCU: In situ
Origin of the target species in the GCU : Autochtonous
Population share (%): 75%
Estimated number of reproducing trees (interval): > 5000
Status of long-term viable regeneration: -

Management
Population management: Minimum intervention allowed
Predominant silvicultural system: Close-to-natural forestry (continuous cover forest, selective logging)