National gene conservation unit number: 27EGD034
Date of collection of the field data entered: 2002
Date of the most recent visit: 2023

Location

Unit country: Lithuania
Unit province or state: Lithuania
Unit department or county: Alytus
Unit municipality: Alytus
Unit local name: Punia silas spruce genetic stand
Ownership of the unit: Public
Unit elevation [m a.s.l.]: 90 - 90
Unit surface area [ha]: 56.6
Coordinates (Public coordinates): Latitude (Decimal):54.5142 | Longitude (Decimal): 24.0128

Soil: Haplic Arenosols

Climate

Mean monthly temperature and mean monthly precipitation²

Climatic zone: Cool temperate.
Environmental zone:Cool temperate and dry.
Aridity index: 1.086

Species

All tree species reported in the unit: Picea abies; Pinus sylvestris; Betula pendula
Target species for conservation in the GCU: Picea abies

Unit type: Gene reserve forest

Target species: Picea abies
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 : Autochtonous
Population share (%): 48%
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)