National gene conservation unit number: RG-MO,BR/FA,PAM-A320-4
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: Secu
Ownership of the unit: Public
Unit elevation [m a.s.l.]: 770 - 1000
Unit surface area [ha]: 28.8
Coordinates (Public coordinates): Latitude (Decimal):46.9778 | Longitude (Decimal): 25.4394

Soil: Eutric Cambisols

Climate

Mean monthly temperature and mean monthly precipitation²

Climatic zone: Boreal / Alpine.
Environmental zone:Cold and mesic.
Aridity index: 1.039

Species

All tree species reported in the unit: Acer pseudoplatanus; Picea abies; 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 (%): 30%
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: 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 (%): 70%
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)