National gene conservation unit number: NL.SI.3.6.12-01
Date of collection of the field data entered: 2022
Date of the most recent visit: 2022

Location

Unit country: Netherlands
Unit province or state: Limburg
Unit department or county: -
Unit municipality: Meerssen
Unit local name: Bunde, Elsloo, Geulle, Bunderbos
Ownership of the unit: Public
Unit elevation [m a.s.l.]: 80 - 100
Unit surface area [ha]: 14
Coordinates (Public coordinates): Latitude (Decimal):50.9035 | Longitude (Decimal): 5.7394

Soil: Haplic Luvisols

Climate

Mean monthly temperature and mean monthly precipitation²

Climatic zone: Cool temperate.
Environmental zone:Cool temperate and moist.
Aridity index: 1.149

Species

All tree species reported in the unit: Acer campestre; Acer pseudoplatanus; Alnus glutinosa; Betula pendula; Carpinus betulus; Castanea sativa; Corylus avellana; Fraxinus excelsior; Lonicera periclymenum; Pinus sylvestris; Prunus padus; Quercus robur; Quercus rubra; Robinia pseudoacacia; Sorbus aucuparia
Target species for conservation in the GCU: Carpinus betulus

Unit type: Seed stand

Target species: Carpinus betulus
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 : Autochthonous
Population share (%): 30%
Estimated number of reproducing trees (interval): 51 - 500
Status of long-term viable regeneration: Continuous

Management
Population management: No intervention allowed
Predominant silvicultural system: No silviculture