National gene conservation unit number: TPA009GX
Date of collection of the field data entered: 2017
Date of the most recent visit: 2021

Location

Unit country: Malta
Unit province or state: Malta
Unit department or county: Environment & Resources Authority
Unit municipality: Xewkija
Unit local name: Masġar taż-żebbuġ (Olea europaea) ġol-Ġnien Ta’ Blankas (limiti tax-Xewkija)
Ownership of the unit: Public
Unit elevation [m a.s.l.]: 96 - 96
Unit surface area [ha]: 2.83
Coordinates (Public coordinates): Latitude (Decimal):36.0283 | Longitude (Decimal): 14.2563

Soil: Chromic Luvisols

Climate

Mean monthly temperature and mean monthly precipitation²

Climatic zone: Drylands.
Environmental zone:Hot and dry.
Aridity index: 1.241

Species

All tree species reported in the unit: Olea europaea
Target species for conservation in the GCU: Olea europaea

Unit type: Biodiversity conservation (habitats AND/or species), Protective forest area (soil, water, timber line, etc.)

Target species: Olea europaea
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 : Introduced
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: No silviculture