National gene conservation unit number: RG-PI/FA,FR,CA,MJ-B230-1
Date of collection of the field data entered: 2005
Date of the most recent visit: 2005

Location

Unit country: Romania
Unit province or state: Buzau
Unit department or county: -
Unit municipality: Nehoiu
Unit local name: Arsele
Ownership of the unit: Public
Unit elevation [m a.s.l.]: 350 - 650
Unit surface area [ha]: 15.5
Coordinates (Public coordinates): Latitude (Decimal):45.4474 | Longitude (Decimal): 26.3063

Soil: Haplic Luvisols

Climate

Mean monthly temperature and mean monthly precipitation²

Climatic zone: Cool temperate.
Environmental zone:Cool temperate and dry.
Aridity index: 0.792

Species

All tree species reported in the unit: Carpinus betulus; Fraxinus ornus; Fraxinus excelsior; Fagus sylvatica; Pinus sylvestris
Target species for conservation in the GCU: Pinus sylvestris

Unit type: Gene reserve forest, Seed stand, Forest area managed for wood production AND/or multiple uses AND services

Target species: Pinus sylvestris
Status of the target species in the GCU: Pending
Category of the target species in the GCU: Ex situ
Origin of the target species in the GCU : Unknown
Population share (%): 100%
Estimated number of reproducing trees (interval): 500 - 4999
Status of long-term viable regeneration: Continuous

Management
Population management: Minimum intervention allowed
Predominant silvicultural system: Close-to-natural forestry (continuous cover forest, selective logging)