National gene conservation unit number: RG-FA,FR,PAM,PA/BR-D130-5
Date of collection of the field data entered: 2007
Date of the most recent visit: 2007

Location

Unit country: Romania
Unit province or state: Caras-Severin
Unit department or county: -
Unit municipality: Oravita
Unit local name: Oravita
Ownership of the unit: Public
Unit elevation [m a.s.l.]: 670 - 820
Unit surface area [ha]: 44.4
Coordinates (Public coordinates): Latitude (Decimal):45.0521 | Longitude (Decimal): 21.7783

Soil: Rendzic Leptosols

Climate

Mean monthly temperature and mean monthly precipitation²

Climatic zone: Cool temperate.
Environmental zone:Cool temperate and dry.
Aridity index: 1.394

Species

All tree species reported in the unit: Acer pseudoplatanus; Acer platanoides; Fraxinus excelsior; Fagus sylvatica; Abies alba
Target species for conservation in the GCU: Acer platanoides, Acer pseudoplatanus, Fagus sylvatica, Fraxinus excelsior

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

Target species: Acer platanoides
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 (%): 10%
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: Acer pseudoplatanus
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 (%): 10%
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: 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 (%): 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: 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 (%): 10%
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)