National gene conservation unit number: RG-MO,PIC/LA-C11E-2
Date of collection of the field data entered: 2008
Date of the most recent visit: 2008

Location

Unit country: Romania
Unit province or state: Sibiu
Unit department or county: -
Unit municipality: Miercurea Sibiului
Unit local name: Ciban
Ownership of the unit: Public
Unit elevation [m a.s.l.]: 1600 - 1750
Unit surface area [ha]: 8
Coordinates (Public coordinates): Latitude (Decimal):45.6333 | Longitude (Decimal): 23.7667

Soil: Haplic Podzols

Climate

Mean monthly temperature and mean monthly precipitation²

Climatic zone: Boreal / Alpine.
Environmental zone:Cold and mesic.
Aridity index: 1.998

Species

All tree species reported in the unit: Picea abies; Pinus cembra; Larix decidua
Target species for conservation in the GCU: Picea abies, Pinus cembra

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

Target species: Picea abies
Status of the target species in the GCU: Pending
Category of the target species in the GCU: Ex situ
Origin of the target species in the GCU : Unknown
Population share (%): 50%
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)

Target species: Pinus cembra
Status of the target species in the GCU: Pending
Category of the target species in the GCU: Ex situ
Origin of the target species in the GCU : Unknown
Population share (%): 30%
Estimated number of reproducing trees (interval): 50 - 499
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)