National gene conservation unit number: RG-ST,FA/TEP,FR-G350-2
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: Vaslui
Unit department or county: -
Unit municipality: Bacesti
Unit local name: Rafaila
Ownership of the unit: Public
Unit elevation [m a.s.l.]: 200 - 340
Unit surface area [ha]: 40.2
Coordinates ( Public coordinates): Latitude (Decimal):46.7715 | Longitude (Decimal): 27.3705

Soil: Haplic Luvisols

Climate

Mean monthly temperature and mean monthly precipitation²

Climatic zone: Cool temperate.
Environmental zone:Cool temperate and dry.
Aridity index: 0.739

Species

All tree species growing in the unit: Quercus robur; Tilia cordata; Fraxinus excelsior; Fagus sylvatica
Target species for conservation in the GCU: Fagus sylvatica, Quercus robur

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 (%): 30%
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)