National gene conservation unit number: 03PGD078
Date of collection of the field data entered: 1993
Date of the most recent visit: 2022

Location

Unit country: Lithuania
Unit province or state: Alytus
Unit department or county: Lazdijai
Unit municipality: Aradninkai
Unit local name: Silelis forest pine state genetic reserve
Ownership of the unit: Public
Unit elevation [m a.s.l.]: 125 - 125
Unit surface area [ha]: 11.6
Coordinates (Public coordinates): Latitude (Decimal):54.0829 | Longitude (Decimal): 23.5768

Soil: Haplic Arenosols

Climate

Mean monthly temperature and mean monthly precipitation²

Climatic zone: Cool temperate.
Environmental zone:Cool temperate and dry.
Aridity index: 1.023

Species

All tree species reported in the unit: Picea abies; Pinus sylvestris
Target species for conservation in the GCU: Pinus sylvestris

Unit type: Gene reserve forest

Target species: Pinus sylvestris
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 (%): 95%
Estimated number of reproducing trees (interval): 501 - 5000
Status of long-term viable regeneration: -

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