National gene conservation unit number: RG-GO/FA,CE-D250-1
Date of collection of the field data entered: 2007
Date of the most recent visit: 2007

Location

Unit country: Romania
Unit province or state: Hunedoara
Unit department or county: -
Unit municipality: Simeria
Unit local name: Pietroasa
Ownership of the unit: Public
Unit elevation [m a.s.l.]: 450 - 570
Unit surface area [ha]: 24.6
Coordinates (Public coordinates): Latitude (Decimal):45.8268 | Longitude (Decimal): 22.7996

Soil: Dystric Cambisols

Climate

Mean monthly temperature and mean monthly precipitation²

Climatic zone: Cool temperate.
Environmental zone:Cool temperate and dry.
Aridity index: 0.862

Species

All tree species reported in the unit: Quercus cerris; Fagus sylvatica; 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 (%): 80%
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)