National gene conservation unit number: BG 002
Date of collection of the field data entered: 2001
Date of the most recent visit: 2021

Location

Unit country: Bulgaria
Unit province or state: Bulgaria
Unit department or county: Shumen
Unit municipality: Preslav
Unit local name: Osmar
Ownership of the unit: Public
Unit elevation [m a.s.l.]: 484 - 494
Unit surface area [ha]: 1
Coordinates (Public coordinates): Latitude (Decimal):43.2573 | Longitude (Decimal): 26.8525

Soil: Chromic Luvisols

Climate

Mean monthly temperature and mean monthly precipitation²

Climatic zone: Cool temperate.
Environmental zone:Cool temperate and dry.
Aridity index: 0.680

Species

All tree species reported in the unit: Acer pseudoplatanus; Carpinus betulus; Fagus sylvatica; Prunus avium; Quercus cerris
Target species for conservation in the GCU: Prunus avium

Unit type: Managed forest area

Target species: Prunus avium
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 (%): 10%
Estimated number of reproducing trees (interval): 15 - 50
Status of long-term viable regeneration: -

Management
Population management: Conservation through active intervention carried out
Predominant silvicultural system: Close-to-nature forestry