National gene conservation unit number: 44AGD027
Date of collection of the field data entered: 1992
Date of the most recent visit: 2022

Location

Unit country: Lithuania
Unit province or state: Siauliai
Unit department or county: Kelme
Unit municipality: Kukeciai
Unit local name: Zukiske forest oak genetic stand
Ownership of the unit: Public
Unit elevation [m a.s.l.]: 150 - 150
Unit surface area [ha]: 42.6
Coordinates (Public coordinates): Latitude (Decimal):55.6597 | Longitude (Decimal): 23.0122

Soil: Gleyic Podzoluvisols

Climate

Mean monthly temperature and mean monthly precipitation²

Climatic zone: Boreal / Alpine.
Environmental zone:Cold and mesic.
Aridity index: 1.091

Species

All tree species reported in the unit: Pinus sylvestris; Tilia cordata; Picea abies; Quercus robur
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 (%): 42%
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)