National gene conservation unit number: RG-FR/FA,BR,PAM,MO,ME-A130-1
Date of collection of the field data entered: 2008
Date of the most recent visit: 2008

Location

Unit country: Romania
Unit province or state: Mures
Unit department or county: -
Unit municipality: Rastolita
Unit local name: Galaoaia
Ownership of the unit: Public
Unit elevation [m a.s.l.]: 750 - 930
Unit surface area [ha]: 12.5
Coordinates (Public coordinates): Latitude (Decimal):46.9920 | Longitude (Decimal): 24.9441

Soil: Haplic Andosols

Climate

Mean monthly temperature and mean monthly precipitation²

Climatic zone: Cool temperate.
Environmental zone:Cool temperate and dry.
Aridity index: 1.241

Species

All tree species reported in the unit: Acer pseudoplatanus; Picea abies; Betula pendula; Fraxinus excelsior; Fagus sylvatica; Abies alba
Target species for conservation in the GCU: Fraxinus excelsior

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

Target species: Fraxinus excelsior
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 (%): 40%
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)