National gene conservation unit number: IN-FAUSY-DEU-28
Date of collection of the field data entered: 2007
Date of the most recent visit: 2012

Location

Unit country: Germany
Unit province or state: Sachsen
Unit department or county: Altenberg
Unit municipality: Weicholdswald
Unit local name: -
Ownership of the unit: Public
Unit elevation [m a.s.l.]: 550 - 550
Unit surface area [ha]: 47
Coordinates (Public coordinates): Latitude (Decimal):50.8003 | Longitude (Decimal): 13.7653

Soil: Dystric Cambisols

Climate

Mean monthly temperature and mean monthly precipitation²

Climatic zone: Boreal / Alpine.
Environmental zone:Cold and mesic.
Aridity index: 1.323

Species

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

Unit type: Gene reserve forest, Biodiversity conservation (habitats AND/or species), Seed stand, Protective forest area (soil, water, timber line, etc.), 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 (%): 60%
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)