National gene conservation unit number: 06PGD111
Date of collection of the field data entered: 2002
Date of the most recent visit: 2020

Location

Unit country: Lithuania
Unit province or state: Utena
Unit department or county: Ignalina
Unit municipality: Kazitiskis
Unit local name: Azvinciai giria pine genetic reserve
Ownership of the unit: Public
Unit elevation [m a.s.l.]: 170 - 170
Unit surface area [ha]: 355.6
Coordinates (Public coordinates): Latitude (Decimal):55.4094 | Longitude (Decimal): 26.0750

Soil: Haplic Arenosols

Climate

Mean monthly temperature and mean monthly precipitation²

Climatic zone: Boreal / Alpine.
Environmental zone:Cold and mesic.
Aridity index: 1.190

Species

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

Unit type: Gene reserve forest

Target species: Pinus sylvestris
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 (%): 81%
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)