National gene conservation unit number: 39EGD033
Date of collection of the field data entered: 1985
Date of the most recent visit: 2018

Location

Unit country: Lithuania
Unit province or state: Telsiai
Unit department or county: Telsiai
Unit municipality: Zarenai
Unit local name: Pusine forest spruce genetic stand
Ownership of the unit: Public
Unit elevation [m a.s.l.]: 170 - 170
Unit surface area [ha]: 237.7
Coordinates (Public coordinates): Latitude (Decimal):55.8461 | Longitude (Decimal): 22.3492

Soil: Haplic Arenosols

Climate

Mean monthly temperature and mean monthly precipitation²

Climatic zone: Boreal / Alpine.
Environmental zone:Cold and mesic.
Aridity index: 1.393

Species

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

Unit type: Gene reserve forest

Target species: Picea abies
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 (%): 48%
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)