National gene conservation unit number: 15MGD002
Date of collection of the field data entered: 2006
Date of the most recent visit: 2016

Location

Unit country: Lithuania
Unit province or state: Kaunas
Unit department or county: Prienai
Unit municipality: Balbieriskis
Unit local name: Degsne forest larch genetic stand
Ownership of the unit: Public
Unit elevation [m a.s.l.]: 110 - 110
Unit surface area [ha]: 3.3
Coordinates (Public coordinates): Latitude (Decimal):54.5692 | Longitude (Decimal): 23.8758

Soil: Haplic Luvisols

Climate

Mean monthly temperature and mean monthly precipitation²

Climatic zone: Cool temperate.
Environmental zone:Cool temperate and dry.
Aridity index: 1.104

Species

All tree species reported in the unit: Larix decidua
Target species for conservation in the GCU: Larix decidua

Unit type: Gene reserve forest

Target species: Larix decidua
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 (%): 100%
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)