National gene conservation unit number: 17AGD023
Population number: -

GCU
Date of collection of the field data entered: 1992
Date of the most recent visit: 2021

POPULATION
Year of Establishment of the GCU for the species: 1992
Date (or partial of date) of the most recent visit: 2021

Location

Unit country: Lithuania
Unit province or state: Kaunas
Unit department or county: Raseiniai
Unit municipality: Ariogala
Unit local name: Lapkalnis forest oak state genetic reserve
Ownership of the unit: Public
Unit elevation [m a.s.l.]: 80 - 80
Unit surface area [ha]: 14.5
Coordinates ( Public coordinates): Latitude (Decimal):55.3261 | Longitude (Decimal): 23.5844

Soil: Gleyic Luvisols

Climate

Mean monthly temperature and mean monthly precipitation²

Climatic zone: Boreal / Alpine.
Environmental zone:Cold and mesic.
Aridity index: 1.059

Species

All tree species growing in the unit: Quercus robur; Fraxinus excelsior
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)