National gene conservation unit number: aalG25GL-054; fsyG15GL-054
Population number: -

GCU
Date of collection of the field data entered: 2003
Date of the most recent visit: 2023

POPULATION
Year of Establishment of the GCU for the species: 2003
Date (or partial of date) of the most recent visit: 2013

Location

Unit country: Slovakia
Unit province or state: Kosicky
Unit department or county: Gelnica
Unit municipality: Nizne Hrable
Unit local name: Rudnik
Ownership of the unit: Public
Unit elevation [m a.s.l.]: 449 - 930
Unit surface area [ha]: 156.27
Coordinates ( Public coordinates): Latitude (Decimal):48.7778 | Longitude (Decimal): 20.7442

Soil: Dystric Cambisols

Climate

Mean monthly temperature and mean monthly precipitation²

Climatic zone: Boreal / Alpine.
Environmental zone:Cold and mesic.
Aridity index: 1.046

Species

All tree species growing in the unit: Abies alba; Fagus sylvatica; Carpinus betulus; Alnus glutinosa; Larix decidua; Alnus incana; Picea abies; Betula pendula; Tilia cordata; Acer pseudoplatanus; Fraxinus excelsior; Acer platanoides
Target species for conservation in the GCU: Abies alba, Fagus sylvatica

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 (%): 44%
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