National gene conservation unit number: 60030011
Date of collection of the field data entered: 2002
Date of the most recent visit: 2014

Location

Unit country: Latvia
Unit province or state: -
Unit department or county: Vecpiebalgas novads
Unit municipality: Dzerbenes pagasts
Unit local name: Dzerbene egle
Ownership of the unit: Public
Unit elevation [m a.s.l.]: 210 - 220
Unit surface area [ha]: 29.17
Coordinates (Public coordinates): Latitude (Decimal):57.2284 | Longitude (Decimal): 25.6699

Soil: Gleyic Luvisols

Climate

Mean monthly temperature and mean monthly precipitation²

Climatic zone: Boreal / Alpine.
Environmental zone:Cold and mesic.
Aridity index: 1.440

Species

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

Unit type: Gene reserve forest, Biodiversity conservation (habitats AND/or species), Protective forest area (soil, water, timber line, etc.), Forest area managed for wood production AND/or multiple uses AND services

Target species: Picea abies
Status of the target species in the GCU: Included
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): > 5000
Status of long-term viable regeneration: Requires management intervention

Management
Population management: Conservation through active intervention carried out
Predominant silvicultural system: Clear-cutting with natural regeneration (seed trees or strips)