European Information System on Forest Genetic Resources
Detail page for Unit number: FIN00050 and Target species: Picea abies
| Country of the unit : | Finland |
| Unit number: | FIN00050 |
| National gene conservation unit number: | GR49 |
| Province or state: | |
| Department or county: | |
| Municipality: | Salla |
| Local name : | Ulmakko |
| Latitude : | 67°29'00.48"N |
| Longitude : | 29°49'41.16"E |
| Restriction in making the geographical coordinates publically available: | 0 |
| Datum: | |
| Polygon coordinates (if available): | |
| Minimum elevation (m): | 155 |
| Maximum elevation (m): | 440 |
| Surface area of the unit (ha): | 269 |
| Ownership of the unit : | Public |
| Type and function of the unit : | Gene reserve forest; Protective forest area (soil, water, timber line, etc.) |
| Monthly temperature (°C): | |
| Total annual mean precipitation (mm): | |
| Heat sum and/or length of the growing season (in days): | |
| Accumulated moisture deficit: | |
| Year of collection of the field data entered: | 2013 |
| Year of the most recent visit: | 2013 |
| Remarks on specific soil characteristics: | |
| Remarks on other specific characteristics of the unit: | Growth of trees up here is very limited and distance to the nearest wood using mill is far too long. Not suitable for wood production. |
| All tree species growing in the unit: | Pinus sylvestris; Betula pubescens; Picea abies |
| Target species: | Picea abies |
| National population unit number if existing: | |
| Year of establishment of the GCU for the species: | 2014 |
| Year of the most recent visit: | 2013 |
| Status of the target tree population regarding the EUFORGEN common action plans.: | |
| Category of the population: | In situ |
| Origin of the material: | Autochtonous |
| Predominant silvicultural system: | No silviculture |
| Level of management allowed to favour the target species: | Minimum intervention allowed |
| Main reason for carrying out gene conservation for this species: | To maintain genetic diversity in large tree populations |
| Total number of reproducing trees per unit: | 500 - 4999 |
| Sex ratio, if appropriate: | |
| Status of long-term viable regeneration : | |
| Distribution of the reproducing trees in the unit (multiple choice): | In groups |
| Estimated share of the total area within the unit in which the species is occurring (%): | 77 |
| Remarks on the population: | Growth of trees in this GCU is so low that wood production is minimal. Wood using mills are too far for productive logging. Population is though regenerating due to the low density of the trees. |