National gene conservation unit number: 19PGD071
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: Vilnius
Unit department or county: Trakai
Unit municipality: Rudiskiai
Unit local name: Varniskiai forest pine state genetic reserve
Ownership of the unit: Public
Unit elevation [m a.s.l.]: 160 - 160
Unit surface area [ha]: 27.85
Coordinates ( Public coordinates): Latitude (Decimal):54.4969 | Longitude (Decimal): 24.8558

Soil: Cambic Arenosols

Climate

Mean monthly temperature and mean monthly precipitation²

Climatic zone: Boreal / Alpine.
Environmental zone:Cold and mesic.
Aridity index: 1.180

Species

All tree species growing in the unit: Alnus glutinosa; Picea abies; Pinus sylvestris
Target species for conservation in the GCU: Pinus sylvestris

Unit type: Gene reserve forest

Target species: Pinus sylvestris
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 : Autochthonous
Population share (%): 64%
Estimated number of reproducing trees (interval): 501 - 5000
Status of long-term viable regeneration: -

Management
Population management: Minimum intervention allowed
Predominant silvicultural system: Close-to-nature forestry