National gene conservation unit number: 55BGD053
Date of collection of the field data entered: 2010
Date of the most recent visit: 2023

Location

Unit country: Lithuania
Unit province or state: Panevezys
Unit department or county: Rokiskis
Unit municipality: Jurkupiai
Unit local name: Salagiris forest birch state genetic reserve
Ownership of the unit: Public
Unit elevation [m a.s.l.]: 109 - 109
Unit surface area [ha]: 11.86
Coordinates (Public coordinates): Latitude (Decimal):55.8550 | Longitude (Decimal): 25.3422

Soil: Gleyic Luvisols

Climate

Mean monthly temperature and mean monthly precipitation²

Climatic zone: Boreal / Alpine.
Environmental zone:Cold and mesic.
Aridity index: 1.133

Species

All tree species reported in the unit: Betula pendula; Picea abies; Populus tremula
Target species for conservation in the GCU: Betula pendula

Unit type: Gene reserve forest

Target species: Betula pendula
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 (%): 70%
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: Clear-cutting with artificial regeneration