National gene conservation unit number: RG-FA/CA-C140-2
Date of collection of the field data entered: 2007
Date of the most recent visit: 2007

Location

Unit country: Romania
Unit province or state: Hunedoara
Unit department or county: -
Unit municipality: Gradiste
Unit local name: Cetate
Ownership of the unit: Public
Unit elevation [m a.s.l.]: 540 - 920
Unit surface area [ha]: 28.7
Coordinates (Public coordinates): Latitude (Decimal):45.6170 | Longitude (Decimal): 23.2267

Soil: Dystric Cambisols

Climate

Mean monthly temperature and mean monthly precipitation²

Climatic zone: Cool temperate.
Environmental zone:Cool temperate and dry.
Aridity index: 1.238

Species

All tree species reported in the unit: Carpinus betulus; Fagus sylvatica
Target species for conservation in the GCU: Fagus sylvatica

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

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 (%): 100%
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)