National gene conservation unit number: RG-LA/MO,BR,FA,GO-B140-1
Date of collection of the field data entered: 2008
Date of the most recent visit: 2008

Location

Unit country: Romania
Unit province or state: Brasov
Unit department or county: -
Unit municipality: Rasnov
Unit local name: Valea Cetatii
Ownership of the unit: Public
Unit elevation [m a.s.l.]: 670 - 740
Unit surface area [ha]: 8.7
Coordinates (Public coordinates): Latitude (Decimal):45.5812 | Longitude (Decimal): 25.4720

Soil: Haplic Phaeozems

Climate

Mean monthly temperature and mean monthly precipitation²

Climatic zone: Cool temperate.
Environmental zone:Cool temperate and dry.
Aridity index: 0.994

Species

All tree species reported in the unit: Picea abies; Fagus sylvatica; Larix decidua; Quercus petraea ssp. petraea; Abies alba
Target species for conservation in the GCU: Larix decidua

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

Target species: Larix decidua
Status of the target species in the GCU: Pending
Category of the target species in the GCU: Ex situ
Origin of the target species in the GCU : Unknown
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)