National gene conservation unit number: RG-BR,MO/FA,PAM-A120-1
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: Maramures
Unit department or county: -
Unit municipality: Strambu-Baiut
Unit local name: Varatec
Ownership of the unit: Public
Unit elevation [m a.s.l.]: 740 - 1000
Unit surface area [ha]: 41.7
Coordinates ( Public coordinates): Latitude (Decimal):47.6397 | Longitude (Decimal): 24.0052

Soil: Haplic Luvisols

Climate

Mean monthly temperature and mean monthly precipitation²

Climatic zone: Boreal / Alpine.
Environmental zone:Cold and mesic.
Aridity index: 1.635

Species

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

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

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 (%): 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)