National gene conservation unit number: RG-FA/GO,TE,FR,PAM-D240-2
Date of collection of the field data entered: 2007
Date of the most recent visit: 2007

Location

Unit country: Romania
Unit province or state: Caras-Severin
Unit department or county: -
Unit municipality: Caransebes
Unit local name: Valea Mare
Ownership of the unit: Public
Unit elevation [m a.s.l.]: 380 - 600
Unit surface area [ha]: 53.1
Coordinates (Public coordinates): Latitude (Decimal):45.6070 | Longitude (Decimal): 22.1855

Soil: Dystric Cambisols

Climate

Mean monthly temperature and mean monthly precipitation²

Climatic zone: Cool temperate.
Environmental zone:Cool temperate and dry.
Aridity index: 1.329

Species

All tree species reported in the unit: Acer pseudoplatanus; Tilia tomentosa; Fraxinus excelsior; Fagus sylvatica; Quercus petraea ssp. petraea
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 (%): 70%
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)