National gene conservation unit number: EST1985PSY005
Date of collection of the field data entered: 2009
Date of the most recent visit: 2008

Location

Unit country: Estonia
Unit province or state: Estonia
Unit department or county: Valga county
Unit municipality: Puka parish
Unit local name: Soontaga
Ownership of the unit: Public
Unit elevation [m a.s.l.]: 50 - 75
Unit surface area [ha]: 501
Coordinates (Public coordinates): Latitude (Decimal):58.0097 | Longitude (Decimal): 26.0647

Soil: Gleyic Luvisols

Climate

Mean monthly temperature and mean monthly precipitation²

Climatic zone: Boreal / Alpine.
Environmental zone:Cold and mesic.
Aridity index: 1.242

Species

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

Unit type: Gene reserve forest, Seed stand

Target species: Pinus sylvestris
Status of the target species in the GCU: Not included
Category of the target species in the GCU: In situ
Origin of the target species in the GCU : Autochtonous
Population share (%): 80%
Estimated number of reproducing trees (interval): > 5000
Status of long-term viable regeneration: Requires management intervention

Management
Population management: Minimum intervention allowed
Predominant silvicultural system: Clear-cutting with natural regeneration (seed trees or strips)