National gene conservation unit number: RG-GO/CE-E250-2
Date of collection of the field data entered: 2007
Date of the most recent visit: 2007

Location

Unit country: Romania
Unit province or state: Bihor
Unit department or county: -
Unit municipality: Marghita
Unit local name: Izvoarele
Ownership of the unit: Public
Unit elevation [m a.s.l.]: 210 - 220
Unit surface area [ha]: 56.8
Coordinates (Public coordinates): Latitude (Decimal):47.4145 | Longitude (Decimal): 22.3824

Soil: Haplic Luvisols

Climate

Mean monthly temperature and mean monthly precipitation²

Climatic zone: Cool temperate.
Environmental zone:Cool temperate and moist.
Aridity index: 0.764

Species

All tree species reported in the unit: Quercus cerris; Quercus petraea
Target species for conservation in the GCU: Quercus petraea

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

Target species: Quercus petraea
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): > 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)