National gene conservation unit number: La Léchère-Doucy
Date of collection of the field data entered: 2007
Date of the most recent visit: 2005

Location

Unit country: France
Unit province or state: AUVERGNE-RHONE-ALPES
Unit department or county: SAVOIE
Unit municipality: LA LECHERE
Unit local name: FC de La Léchère-Doucy
Ownership of the unit: Public
Unit elevation [m a.s.l.]: 700 - 1283
Unit surface area [ha]: 195.8
Coordinates (Public coordinates): Latitude (Decimal):45.5086 | Longitude (Decimal): 6.4771

Soil: Calcaric Cambisols

Climate

Mean monthly temperature and mean monthly precipitation²

Climatic zone: Cool temperate.
Environmental zone:Cool temperate and moist.
Aridity index: 1.315

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