National gene conservation unit number: 17b
Date of collection of the field data entered: 1996
Date of the most recent visit: 2001

Location

Unit country: Austria
Unit province or state: Burgenland
Unit department or county: Oberwart
Unit municipality: -
Unit local name: Steinleiten - Abtlg. 2 g, m
Ownership of the unit: Public
Unit elevation [m a.s.l.]: 500 - 580
Unit surface area [ha]: 12
Coordinates (Restricted coordinates): Latitude (Decimal): 47…**** | Longitude (Decimal): 16…****

Soil: Dystric Cambisols

Climate

Mean monthly temperature and mean monthly precipitation²

Climatic zone: Cool temperate.
Environmental zone:Cool temperate and dry.
Aridity index: 1.119

Species

All tree species reported in the unit: Acer pseudoplatanus; Picea abies; Pinus silvestris; Fagus sylvatica; Quercus petraea
Target species for conservation in the GCU: Fagus sylvatica

Unit type: Gene reserve forest, 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 (%): 100%
Estimated number of reproducing trees (interval): 500 - 4999
Status of long-term viable regeneration: -

Management
Population management: Conservation through active intervention carried out
Predominant silvicultural system: Close-to-natural forestry (continuous cover forest, selective logging)