National gene conservation unit number: 328
Date of collection of the field data entered: 1995
Date of the most recent visit: 2005

Location

Unit country: Austria
Unit province or state: Niederösterreich
Unit department or county: Krems
Unit municipality: -
Unit local name: FDB Eisenbergeramt, Naturwaldreservat "Sauerbrunn" bei Gföhl
Ownership of the unit: Public
Unit elevation [m a.s.l.]: 500 - 540
Unit surface area [ha]: 5.4
Coordinates (Restricted coordinates): Latitude (Decimal): 48…**** | Longitude (Decimal): 15…****

Soil: Dystric Cambisols

Climate

Mean monthly temperature and mean monthly precipitation²

Climatic zone: Cool temperate.
Environmental zone:Cool temperate and dry.
Aridity index: 0.906

Species

All tree species reported in the unit: Fagus sylvatica;
Target species for conservation in the GCU: Fagus sylvatica

Unit type: Gene reserve forest, Biodiversity conservation (habitats AND/or species), Protective forest area (soil, water, timber line, etc.)

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: Minimum intervention allowed
Predominant silvicultural system: Close-to-natural forestry (continuous cover forest, selective logging)