National gene conservation unit number: Vars
Date of collection of the field data entered: 2012
Date of the most recent visit: 2011

Location

Unit country: France
Unit province or state: PROVENCE-ALPES-COTE-D'AZUR
Unit department or county: HAUTES-ALPES
Unit municipality: VARS
Unit local name: FC de Vars
Ownership of the unit: Public
Unit elevation [m a.s.l.]: 1600 - 2100
Unit surface area [ha]: 404.1
Coordinates (Public coordinates): Latitude (Decimal):44.6150 | Longitude (Decimal): 6.7222

Soil: Rendzic Leptosols

Climate

Mean monthly temperature and mean monthly precipitation²

Climatic zone: Boreal / Alpine.
Environmental zone:Extremely cold and mesic.
Aridity index: 1.822

Species

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

Unit type: Forest area managed for wood production AND/or multiple uses AND services

Target species: Picea abies
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 (%): 65%
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