National gene conservation unit number: Vic-de-Préchac
Date of collection of the field data entered: 2014
Date of the most recent visit: 2014

Location

Unit country: France
Unit province or state: OCCITANIE
Unit department or county: Hautes Pyrénées (65)
Unit municipality: Vier-Bordes
Unit local name: Forêt syndicale de Vic-de-Préchac
Ownership of the unit: Public
Unit elevation [m a.s.l.]: 1250 - 1580
Unit surface area [ha]: 81.6
Coordinates (Public coordinates): Latitude (Decimal):42.9947 | Longitude (Decimal): -0.0225

Soil: Dystric Cambisols

Climate

Mean monthly temperature and mean monthly precipitation²

Climatic zone: Boreal / Alpine.
Environmental zone:Cold and mesic.
Aridity index: 2.092

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 (%): 98%
Estimated number of reproducing trees (interval): > 5000
Status of long-term viable regeneration: Sporadic

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