National gene conservation unit number: ITACU50
Date of collection of the field data entered: 2002
Date of the most recent visit: 2005

Location

Unit country: Italy
Unit province or state: Veneto
Unit department or county: Belluno
Unit municipality: Auronzo di Cadore
Unit local name: Somadida Nature Biogenetic Reserve
Ownership of the unit: Public
Unit elevation [m a.s.l.]: 1100 - 3000
Unit surface area [ha]: 1747
Coordinates (Public coordinates): Latitude (Decimal):46.5173 | Longitude (Decimal): 12.2738

Soil: Rendzic Leptosols

Climate

Mean monthly temperature and mean monthly precipitation²

Climatic zone: Boreal / Alpine.
Environmental zone:Cold and mesic.
Aridity index: 2.017

Species

All tree species reported in the unit: Abies alba; Acer pseudoplatanus; Fagus sylvatica; Larix decidua; Picea abies; Pinus mugo; Sorbus aucuparia; Sorbus torminalis
Target species for conservation in the GCU: Picea abies, Pinus mugo

Unit type: Biodiversity conservation

Target species: Picea abies
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: Conservation through active intervention carried out
Predominant silvicultural system: Shelterwood systems

Target species: Pinus mugo
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 : Autochthonous
Population share (%): 35%
Estimated number of reproducing trees (interval): >5001
Status of long-term viable regeneration: -

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