National gene conservation unit number: GR49
Date of collection of the field data entered: 2013
Date of the most recent visit: 2013

Location

Unit country: Finland
Unit province or state: -
Unit department or county: -
Unit municipality: Salla
Unit local name: Ulmakko
Ownership of the unit: Public
Unit elevation [m a.s.l.]: 155 - 440
Unit surface area [ha]: 269
Coordinates (Public coordinates): Latitude (Decimal):67.4835 | Longitude (Decimal): 29.8281

Soil: Haplic Podzols

Climate

Mean monthly temperature and mean monthly precipitation²

Climatic zone: Boreal / Alpine.
Environmental zone:Extremely cold and mesic.
Aridity index: 2.228

Species

All tree species reported in the unit: Betula pubescens; Picea abies; Pinus sylvestris
Target species for conservation in the GCU: Picea abies

Unit type: Gene reserve forest, Protective forest area

Target species: Picea abies
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 : Autochthonous
Population share (%): 77%
Estimated number of reproducing trees (interval): 501 - 5000
Status of long-term viable regeneration: -

Management
Population management: Minimum intervention allowed
Predominant silvicultural system: No silviculture