National gene conservation unit number: 11AGD028
Date of collection of the field data entered: 1995
Date of the most recent visit: 2023

Location

Unit country: Lithuania
Unit province or state: Kaunas
Unit department or county: Kedainiai
Unit municipality: Josvainiai
Unit local name: Macgaliai forest oak state genetic reserve
Ownership of the unit: Public
Unit elevation [m a.s.l.]: 60 - 60
Unit surface area [ha]: 4
Coordinates (Public coordinates): Latitude (Decimal):55.2269 | Longitude (Decimal): 23.7911

Soil: Calcic Luvisols

Climate

Mean monthly temperature and mean monthly precipitation²

Climatic zone: Boreal / Alpine.
Environmental zone:Cold and mesic.
Aridity index: 1.020

Species

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

Unit type: Gene reserve forest

Target species: Quercus robur
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 (%): 56%
Estimated number of reproducing trees (interval): 50 - 499
Status of long-term viable regeneration: -

Management
Population management: Minimum intervention allowed
Predominant silvicultural system: Close-to-natural forestry (continuous cover forest, selective logging)