National gene conservation unit number: pabG35BR-029
Date of collection of the field data entered: 2004
Date of the most recent visit: 2017

Location

Unit country: Slovakia
Unit province or state: Banskobystricky
Unit department or county: Brezno
Unit municipality: Zavadka nad Hronom
Unit local name: Piatina
Ownership of the unit: Public
Unit elevation [m a.s.l.]: 827 - 1216
Unit surface area [ha]: 153.16
Coordinates (Public coordinates): Latitude (Decimal):48.8177 | Longitude (Decimal): 19.9690

Soil: Dystric Cambisols

Climate

Mean monthly temperature and mean monthly precipitation²

Climatic zone: Boreal / Alpine.
Environmental zone:Cold and mesic.
Aridity index: 1.332

Species

All tree species reported in the unit: Picea abies; Fraxinus excelsior; Sorbus aucuparia; Acer pseudoplatanus; Larix decidua; Abies alba; Betula pendula; Fagus sylvatica; Acer platanoides
Target species for conservation in the GCU: Picea abies

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

Target species: Picea abies
Status of the target species in the GCU: Not included
Category of the target species in the GCU: In situ
Origin of the target species in the GCU : Autochtonous
Population share (%): 86%
Estimated number of reproducing trees (interval): > 5000
Status of long-term viable regeneration: Continuous

Management
Population management: Conservation through active intervention carried out
Predominant silvicultural system: Shelterwood systems