National gene conservation unit number: 16PGD052
Date of collection of the field data entered: 1992
Date of the most recent visit: 2023

Location

Unit country: Lithuania
Unit province or state: Siauliai
Unit department or county: Radviliskis
Unit municipality: Aukstelkos
Unit local name: Mazaiciai forest pine state genetic reserve
Ownership of the unit: Public
Unit elevation [m a.s.l.]: 115 - 115
Unit surface area [ha]: 13.2
Coordinates (Public coordinates): Latitude (Decimal):55.8708 | Longitude (Decimal): 23.6597

Soil: Gleyic Cambisols

Climate

Mean monthly temperature and mean monthly precipitation²

Climatic zone: Boreal / Alpine.
Environmental zone:Cold and mesic.
Aridity index: 1.010

Species

All tree species reported in the unit: Pinus sylvestris; Picea abies
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 (%): 72%
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)