European Information System on Forest Genetic Resources
Detail page for Unit number: ITA00252 and Target species: Abies nebrodensis
| Country of the unit : | Italy |
| Unit number: | ITA00252 |
| National gene conservation unit number: | ITA00252 |
| Province or state: | Sicily |
| Department or county: | Palermo |
| Municipality: | Castelbuono |
| Local name : | Parco delle Madonie |
| Latitude : | 37°50'31.8850"N |
| Longitude : | 14°1'35.5523"E |
| Restriction in making the geographical coordinates publically available: | 0 |
| Datum: | |
| Polygon coordinates (if available): | |
| Minimum elevation (m): | 1400 |
| Maximum elevation (m): | 1600 |
| Surface area of the unit (ha): | 150 |
| Ownership of the unit : | Public |
| Type and function of the unit : | Biodiversity conservation (habitats AND/or species) |
| 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: | 1995 |
| Year of the most recent visit: | 2022 |
| Remarks on specific soil characteristics: | |
| Remarks on other specific characteristics of the unit: | |
| All tree species growing in the unit: | Abies nebrodensis; Fagus sylvatica |
| Target species: | Abies nebrodensis |
| National population unit number if existing: | |
| Year of establishment of the GCU for the species: | 1995 |
| Year of the most recent visit: | 2015 |
| Status of the target tree population regarding the EUFORGEN common action plans.: | Included |
| 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: | Conservation through active intervention carried out |
| Main reason for carrying out gene conservation for this species: | To conserve rare or endangered tree species with populations consisting of a low number of remaining individuals |
| Total number of reproducing trees per unit: | 50 - 499 |
| Sex ratio, if appropriate: | |
| Status of long-term viable regeneration : | Requires management intervention |
| 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 (%): | 75 |
| Remarks on the population: |