National gene conservation unit number: RG-FA/PAM,LA,SR-B230-4
Date of collection of the field data entered: 2006
Date of the most recent visit: 2006

Location

Unit country: Romania
Unit province or state: Prahova
Unit department or county: -
Unit municipality: Sinaia
Unit local name: Valea Floreiului
Ownership of the unit: Public
Unit elevation [m a.s.l.]: 690 - 950
Unit surface area [ha]: 42.5
Coordinates (Public coordinates): Latitude (Decimal):45.2816 | Longitude (Decimal): 25.6389

Soil: Eutric Cambisols

Climate

Mean monthly temperature and mean monthly precipitation²

Climatic zone: Cool temperate.
Environmental zone:Cool temperate and dry.
Aridity index: 1.191

Species

All tree species reported in the unit: Acer pseudoplatanus; Sorbus aucuparia; Fagus sylvatica; Larix decidua
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): > 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)