National gene conservation unit number: RG-FA/BR-D220-1
Date of collection of the field data entered: 2007
Date of the most recent visit: 2007

Location

Unit country: Romania
Unit province or state: Timis
Unit department or county: -
Unit municipality: Cosava
Unit local name: Bretea
Ownership of the unit: Public
Unit elevation [m a.s.l.]: 980 - 1150
Unit surface area [ha]: 22.8
Coordinates (Public coordinates): Latitude (Decimal):45.6693 | Longitude (Decimal): 22.3638

Soil: Dystric Cambisols

Climate

Mean monthly temperature and mean monthly precipitation²

Climatic zone: Boreal / Alpine.
Environmental zone:Cold and mesic.
Aridity index: 1.649

Species

All tree species reported in the unit: Fagus sylvatica; Abies alba
Target species for conservation in the GCU: Fagus sylvatica

Unit type: Gene reserve forest, Seed stand, Forest area managed for wood production AND/or multiple uses AND services

Target species: Fagus sylvatica
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 (%): 90%
Estimated number of reproducing trees (interval): 500 - 4999
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)