National gene conservation unit number: RG-BR/MO,FA-C130-2
Date of collection of the field data entered: 2008
Date of the most recent visit: 2008

Location

Unit country: Romania
Unit province or state: Sibiu
Unit department or county: -
Unit municipality: Avrig
Unit local name: Porumbacel
Ownership of the unit: Public
Unit elevation [m a.s.l.]: 625 - 900
Unit surface area [ha]: 46.9
Coordinates (Public coordinates): Latitude (Decimal):45.6464 | Longitude (Decimal): 24.4890

Soil: Cambic Podzols

Climate

Mean monthly temperature and mean monthly precipitation²

Climatic zone: Cool temperate.
Environmental zone:Cool temperate and dry.
Aridity index: 1.418

Species

All tree species reported in the unit: Picea abies; Fagus sylvatica; Abies alba
Target species for conservation in the GCU: Abies alba

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 (%): 80%
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)