National gene conservation unit number: 06EGD035
Date of collection of the field data entered: 2010
Date of the most recent visit: 2022

Location

Unit country: Lithuania
Unit province or state: Utena
Unit department or county: Ignalina
Unit municipality: Niukiske
Unit local name: Kalviasalis forest spruce genetic stand
Ownership of the unit: Public
Unit elevation [m a.s.l.]: 150 - 150
Unit surface area [ha]: 19.71
Coordinates (Public coordinates): Latitude (Decimal):55.3402 | Longitude (Decimal): 26.2399

Soil: Haplic Arenosols

Climate

Mean monthly temperature and mean monthly precipitation²

Climatic zone: Boreal / Alpine.
Environmental zone:Cold and mesic.
Aridity index: 1.308

Species

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

Unit type: Gene reserve forest

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 (%): 60%
Estimated number of reproducing trees (interval): >5001
Status of long-term viable regeneration: -

Management
Population management: Minimum intervention allowed
Predominant silvicultural system: Close-to-nature forestry