National gene conservation unit number: Saint-Etienne
Date of collection of the field data entered: 2007
Date of the most recent visit: 2023

Location

Unit country: France
Unit province or state: AUVERGNE-RHONE-ALPES
Unit department or county: LOIRE
Unit municipality: TARENTAISE
Unit local name: FC de Saint-Etienne
Ownership of the unit: Public
Unit elevation [m a.s.l.]: 860 - 1270
Unit surface area [ha]: 106.26
Coordinates (Public coordinates): Latitude (Decimal):45.3628 | Longitude (Decimal): 4.4737

Soil: Cambic Podzols

Climate

Mean monthly temperature and mean monthly precipitation²

Climatic zone: Boreal / Alpine.
Environmental zone:Cold and mesic.
Aridity index: 1.485

Species

All tree species reported in the unit: Abies alba
Target species for conservation in the GCU: Abies alba

Unit type: 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: Not included
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: Continuous

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