National gene conservation unit number: RG-FA-A130-5
Date of collection of the field data entered: 2008
Date of the most recent visit: 2008

Location

Unit country: Romania
Unit province or state: Bistrita Nasaud
Unit department or county: -
Unit municipality: Bistrita
Unit local name: Valea de Pesti
Ownership of the unit: Public
Unit elevation [m a.s.l.]: 850 - 1000
Unit surface area [ha]: 16
Coordinates (Public coordinates): Latitude (Decimal):47.0742 | Longitude (Decimal): 24.4148

Soil: Eutric Fluvisols

Climate

Mean monthly temperature and mean monthly precipitation²

Climatic zone: Cool temperate.
Environmental zone:Cool temperate and dry.
Aridity index: 0.838

Species

All tree species reported in the unit: Fagus sylvatica
Target species for conservation in the GCU: Fagus sylvatica

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

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 (%): 100%
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)