National gene conservation unit number: RG-FA/BR,PAM-C230-5
Population number: -

GCU
Date of collection of the field data entered: 2006
Date of the most recent visit: 2006

POPULATION
Year of Establishment of the GCU for the species: 2006
Date (or partial of date) of the most recent visit: 2006

Location

Unit country: Romania
Unit province or state: Mehedinti
Unit department or county: -
Unit municipality: Baia de Arama
Unit local name: Gasca
Ownership of the unit: Public
Unit elevation [m a.s.l.]: 945 - 1255
Unit surface area [ha]: 15.2
Coordinates ( Public coordinates): Latitude (Decimal):45.1539 | Longitude (Decimal): 22.5800

Soil: Cambic Podzols

Climate

Mean monthly temperature and mean monthly precipitation²

Climatic zone: Boreal / Alpine.
Environmental zone:Cold and mesic.
Aridity index: 1.851

Species

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

Unit type: Gene reserve forest, Seed stand, Forest area managed for wood production AND/or multiple uses AND services

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 (%): 90%
Estimated number of reproducing trees (interval): 500 - 4999
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)