National gene conservation unit number: FEX.8
Population number: -

GCU
Date of collection of the field data entered: 2003
Date of the most recent visit: 2004

POPULATION
Year of Establishment of the GCU for the species: 2003
Date (or partial of date) of the most recent visit: 2003

Location

Unit country: Ireland
Unit province or state: -
Unit department or county: LAOIS
Unit municipality: -
Unit local name: GRANTSTOWN WOOD
Ownership of the unit: Public
Unit elevation [m a.s.l.]: 100 - 100
Unit surface area [ha]: 16.6
Coordinates ( Restricted coordinates): Latitude (Decimal): 52…**** | Longitude (Decimal): -7…****

Soil: Haplic Luvisols

Climate

Mean monthly temperature and mean monthly precipitation²

Climatic zone: Cool temperate.
Environmental zone:Cool temperate and moist.
Aridity index: 1.708

Species

All tree species growing in the unit: Alnus glutinosa; Betula pendula; Fraxinus excelsior
Target species for conservation in the GCU: Alnus glutinosa, Betula pendula, Fraxinus excelsior

Unit type: Biodiversity conservation (habitats AND/or species), Seed stand

Target species: Betula pendula
Status of the target species in the GCU: Included
Category of the target species in the GCU: In situ
Origin of the target species in the GCU : Autochtonous
Population share (%): 100%
Estimated number of reproducing trees (interval): 500 - 4999
Status of long-term viable regeneration: Sporadic

Management
Population management: Minimum intervention allowed
Predominant silvicultural system: No silviculture