National gene conservation unit number: ITACU39
Date of collection of the field data entered: 2002
Date of the most recent visit: 2005

Location

Unit country: Italy
Unit province or state: Calabria
Unit department or county: Vibo Valentia
Unit municipality: Mongiana, Arena, Acquaro
Unit local name: Marchesale Nature Biogenetic Reserve
Ownership of the unit: Public
Unit elevation [m a.s.l.]: 750 - 1170
Unit surface area [ha]: 1317
Coordinates (Public coordinates): Latitude (Decimal):38.5184 | Longitude (Decimal): 16.2489

Soil: Haplic Luvisols

Climate

Mean monthly temperature and mean monthly precipitation²

Climatic zone: Warm temperate.
Environmental zone:Warm temperate and mesic.
Aridity index: 1.516

Species

All tree species reported in the unit: Abies alba; Castanea sativa; Fagus sylvatica; Taxus baccata
Target species for conservation in the GCU: Taxus baccata, Abies alba

Unit type: Gene reserve forest, Biodiversity conservation

Target species: Taxus baccata
Status of the target species in the GCU: -
Category of the target species in the GCU: In situ
Origin of the target species in the GCU : Autochthonous
Population share (%): 100%
Estimated number of reproducing trees (interval): 501 - 5000
Status of long-term viable regeneration: Sporadic

Management
Population management: No intervention allowed
Predominant silvicultural system: No silviculture

Target species: Abies alba
Status of the target species in the GCU: -
Category of the target species in the GCU: In situ
Origin of the target species in the GCU : Autochthonous
Population share (%): 100%
Estimated number of reproducing trees (interval): >5001
Status of long-term viable regeneration: Continuous

Management
Population management: No intervention allowed
Predominant silvicultural system: No silviculture