National gene conservation unit number: 16AGD021
Population number: -

GCU
Date of collection of the field data entered: 1992
Date of the most recent visit: 2023

POPULATION
Year of Establishment of the GCU for the species: 1992
Date (or partial of date) of the most recent visit: 2023

Location

Unit country: Lithuania
Unit province or state: Siauliai
Unit department or county: Radviliskis
Unit municipality: Seduva
Unit local name: Margavonys forest oak state genetic reserve
Ownership of the unit: Public
Unit elevation [m a.s.l.]: 130 - 130
Unit surface area [ha]: 20.9
Coordinates ( Public coordinates): Latitude (Decimal):55.7394 | Longitude (Decimal): 23.7089

Soil: Haplic Luvisols

Climate

Mean monthly temperature and mean monthly precipitation²

Climatic zone: Boreal / Alpine.
Environmental zone:Cold and mesic.
Aridity index: 1.022

Species

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

Unit type: Gene reserve forest

Target species: Quercus robur
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 : Autochtonous
Population share (%): 30%
Estimated number of reproducing trees (interval): 500 - 4999
Status of long-term viable regeneration: -

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