National gene conservation unit number: RG-MO,BR/FA,PAM,ULM,AR-A320-3
Date of collection of the field data entered: 2008
Date of the most recent visit: 2008

Location

Unit country: Romania
Unit province or state: Harghita
Unit department or county: -
Unit municipality: Toplita
Unit local name: Gioristea-Calimanut
Ownership of the unit: Public
Unit elevation [m a.s.l.]: 840 - 1200
Unit surface area [ha]: 173.9
Coordinates (Public coordinates): Latitude (Decimal):47.0108 | Longitude (Decimal): 25.2785

Soil: Haplic Andosols

Climate

Mean monthly temperature and mean monthly precipitation²

Climatic zone: Boreal / Alpine.
Environmental zone:Cold and mesic.
Aridity index: 1.305

Species

All tree species reported in the unit: Acer pseudoplatanus; Ulmus glabra; Picea abies; Acer tataricum; Fagus sylvatica; Abies alba
Target species for conservation in the GCU: Abies alba, Picea abies

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

Target species: Abies alba
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): > 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: Picea abies
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 (%): 50%
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)