National gene conservation unit number: aalG35ML-043
Population number: -

GCU
Date of collection of the field data entered: 2005
Date of the most recent visit: 2022

POPULATION
Year of Establishment of the GCU for the species: 2005
Date (or partial of date) of the most recent visit: 2005

Location

Unit country: Slovakia
Unit province or state: Presovsky
Unit department or county: Medzilaborce
Unit municipality: Palota
Unit local name: Palota
Ownership of the unit: Public
Unit elevation [m a.s.l.]: 506 - 696
Unit surface area [ha]: 290.78
Coordinates ( Public coordinates): Latitude (Decimal):49.2629 | Longitude (Decimal): 22.0289

Soil: Umbric Leptosols

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: Fraxinus excelsior; Salix caprea; Betula pendula; Abies alba; Tilia platyphyllos; Prunus avium; Ulmus glabra; Acer pseudoplatanus; Populus tremula; Acer platanoides; Pinus sylvestris; Alnus glutinosa; Larix decidua; Picea abies; Fagus sylvatica
Target species for conservation in the GCU: Abies alba

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

Target species: Abies alba
Status of the target species in the GCU: Not included
Category of the target species in the GCU: In situ
Origin of the target species in the GCU : Autochtonous
Population share (%): 46%
Estimated number of reproducing trees (interval): > 5000
Status of long-term viable regeneration: Continuous

Management
Population management: Conservation through active intervention carried out
Predominant silvicultural system: Shelterwood systems