National gene conservation unit number: RG-GO-F150-1
Date of collection of the field data entered: 2008
Date of the most recent visit: 2008

Location

Unit country: Romania
Unit province or state: Bistrita Nasaud
Unit department or county: -
Unit municipality: Lechinta
Unit local name: Valea Galatilor
Ownership of the unit: Public
Unit elevation [m a.s.l.]: 470 - 520
Unit surface area [ha]: 24.3
Coordinates (Public coordinates): Latitude (Decimal):47.0460 | Longitude (Decimal): 24.4028

Soil: Stagnic Luvisols

Climate

Mean monthly temperature and mean monthly precipitation²

Climatic zone: Cool temperate.
Environmental zone:Cool temperate and dry.
Aridity index: 0.840

Species

All tree species reported in the unit: Quercus petraea
Target species for conservation in the GCU: Quercus petraea

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

Target species: Quercus petraea
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)