National gene conservation unit number: RG-FA/MO-D130-3
Population number: -

GCU
Date of collection of the field data entered: 2007
Date of the most recent visit: 2007

POPULATION
Year of Establishment of the GCU for the species: 2007
Date (or partial of date) of the most recent visit: 2007

Location

Unit country: Romania
Unit province or state: Caras-Severin
Unit department or county: -
Unit municipality: Nera
Unit local name: Banies
Ownership of the unit: Public
Unit elevation [m a.s.l.]: 1000 - 1300
Unit surface area [ha]: 38.3
Coordinates ( Public coordinates): Latitude (Decimal):45.1263 | Longitude (Decimal): 22.0396

Soil: Cambic Podzols

Climate

Mean monthly temperature and mean monthly precipitation²

Climatic zone: Boreal / Alpine.
Environmental zone:Cold and mesic.
Aridity index: 1.530

Species

All tree species growing in the unit: Picea abies; Fagus sylvatica
Target species for conservation in the GCU: Fagus sylvatica

Unit type: Gene reserve forest, Seed stand, Protective forest area (soil, water, timber line, etc.)

Target species: Fagus sylvatica
Status of the target species in the GCU: Pending
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): > 5000
Status of long-term viable regeneration: Continuous

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