National gene conservation unit number: IN-PIUSI-DEU-03
Date of collection of the field data entered: 1999
Date of the most recent visit: 2008

Location

Unit country: Germany
Unit province or state: Niedersachsen
Unit department or county: -
Unit municipality: Sellhorn
Unit local name: Heimbuch
Ownership of the unit: Public
Unit elevation [m a.s.l.]: 90 - 70
Unit surface area [ha]: 83.3
Coordinates (Restricted coordinates): Latitude (Decimal): 53…**** | Longitude (Decimal): 9.…****

Soil: Haplic Podzols

Climate

Mean monthly temperature and mean monthly precipitation²

Climatic zone: Cool temperate.
Environmental zone:Cool temperate and dry.
Aridity index: 1.252

Species

All tree species reported in the unit: Pinus sylvestris
Target species for conservation in the GCU: Pinus sylvestris

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

Target species: Pinus sylvestris
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 : Unknown
Population share (%): 100%
Estimated number of reproducing trees (interval): > 5000
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)