National gene conservation unit number: IN-FRXEX-DEU-13
Date of collection of the field data entered: 2019
Date of the most recent visit: 2021

Location

Unit country: Germany
Unit province or state: Brandenburg
Unit department or county: Uckermark
Unit municipality: Oberuckersee
Unit local name: Melzower Forst
Ownership of the unit: Public
Unit elevation [m a.s.l.]: 69 - 74
Unit surface area [ha]: 4.7
Coordinates (Public coordinates): Latitude (Decimal):53.1858 | Longitude (Decimal): 13.9544

Soil: Haplic Luvisols

Climate

Mean monthly temperature and mean monthly precipitation²

Climatic zone: Cool temperate.
Environmental zone:Cool temperate and dry.
Aridity index: 0.890

Species

All tree species reported in the unit: Acer campestre; Alnus glutinosa; Fagus sylvatica; Fraxinus excelsior; Quercus robur; Ulmus laevis
Target species for conservation in the GCU: Fraxinus excelsior

Unit type: Gene reserve forest, Biodiversity conservation, Protective forest area, Managed forest area

Target species: Fraxinus excelsior
Status of the target species in the GCU: -
Category of the target species in the GCU: In situ
Origin of the target species in the GCU : Unknown
Population share (%): 50%
Estimated number of reproducing trees (interval): 501 - 5000
Status of long-term viable regeneration: Required management intervention

Management
Population management: Conservation through active intervention carried out
Predominant silvicultural system: Close-to-nature forestry