National gene conservation unit number: RG-MO/FA,BR,PAM-A110-1
Population number: -

GCU
Date of collection of the field data entered: 2008
Date of the most recent visit: 2008

POPULATION
Year of Establishment of the GCU for the species: 2008
Date (or partial of date) of the most recent visit: 2008

Location

Unit country: Romania
Unit province or state: Mures
Unit department or county: -
Unit municipality: Gurghiu
Unit local name: Batrana
Ownership of the unit: Public
Unit elevation [m a.s.l.]: 1140 - 1515
Unit surface area [ha]: 112.8
Coordinates ( Public coordinates): Latitude (Decimal):46.8312 | Longitude (Decimal): 25.3100

Soil: Cambic Podzols

Climate

Mean monthly temperature and mean monthly precipitation²

Climatic zone: Boreal / Alpine.
Environmental zone:Cold and mesic.
Aridity index: 1.407

Species

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

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

Target species: Picea abies
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 (%): 90%
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)