National gene conservation unit number: RG-Q,B-C21E-1
Date of collection of the field data entered: 2006
Date of the most recent visit: 2006

Location

Unit country: Romania
Unit province or state: Dambovita
Unit department or county: -
Unit municipality: Moroieni
Unit local name: Babele
Ownership of the unit: Public
Unit elevation [m a.s.l.]: 1750 - 2050
Unit surface area [ha]: 42.4
Coordinates (Public coordinates): Latitude (Decimal):45.4000 | Longitude (Decimal): 25.4500

Soil: Cambic Podzols

Climate

Mean monthly temperature and mean monthly precipitation²

Climatic zone: Boreal / Alpine.
Environmental zone:Cold and mesic.
Aridity index: 2.043

Species

All tree species reported in the unit: Alnus viridis; Pinus mugo
Target species for conservation in the GCU: Alnus viridis, Pinus mugo

Unit type: Gene reserve forest, Protective forest area (soil, water, timber line, etc.)

Target species: Alnus viridis
Status of the target species in the GCU: Pending
Category of the target species in the GCU: In situ
Origin of the target species in the GCU : Autochtonous
Population share (%): 80%
Estimated number of reproducing trees (interval): > 5000
Status of long-term viable regeneration: Continuous

Management
Population management: Minimum intervention allowed
Predominant silvicultural system: Close-to-natural forestry (continuous cover forest, selective logging)

Target species: Pinus mugo
Status of the target species in the GCU: Pending
Category of the target species in the GCU: In situ
Origin of the target species in the GCU : Autochtonous
Population share (%): 80%
Estimated number of reproducing trees (interval): > 5000
Status of long-term viable regeneration: Continuous

Management
Population management: Minimum intervention allowed
Predominant silvicultural system: Close-to-natural forestry (continuous cover forest, selective logging)