National gene conservation unit number: Gex
Date of collection of the field data entered: 2014
Date of the most recent visit: 2014

Location

Unit country: France
Unit province or state: AUVERGNE-RHONE-ALPES
Unit department or county: AIN
Unit municipality: GEX
Unit local name: FC de Gex
Ownership of the unit: Public
Unit elevation [m a.s.l.]: 1300 - 1490
Unit surface area [ha]: 117
Coordinates (Public coordinates): Latitude (Decimal):46.3756 | Longitude (Decimal): 6.0442

Soil: Calcaric Cambisols

Climate

Mean monthly temperature and mean monthly precipitation²

Climatic zone: Boreal / Alpine.
Environmental zone:Cold and wet.
Aridity index: 2.660

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: 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): 500 - 4999
Status of long-term viable regeneration: -

Management
Population management: Conservation through active intervention carried out
Predominant silvicultural system: Clear-cutting with natural regeneration (seed trees or strips)