National gene conservation unit number: fsyG14BB-013; apsG14BB-013
Date of collection of the field data entered: 2002
Date of the most recent visit: 2019

Location

Unit country: Slovakia
Unit province or state: Banskobystricky
Unit department or county: Banska Bystrica
Unit municipality: Badin
Unit local name: Badinsky prales
Ownership of the unit: Public
Unit elevation [m a.s.l.]: 582 - 1023
Unit surface area [ha]: 131.27
Coordinates (Public coordinates): Latitude (Decimal):48.6862 | Longitude (Decimal): 19.0491

Soil: Dystric Cambisols

Climate

Mean monthly temperature and mean monthly precipitation²

Climatic zone: Boreal / Alpine.
Environmental zone:Cold and mesic.
Aridity index: 1.540

Species

All tree species reported in the unit: Fagus sylvatica; Pseudotsuga menziesii; Larix decidua; Acer pseudoplatanus; Abies alba; Picea abies; Ulmus glabra; Alnus glutinosa; Acer platanoides; Populus tremula; Tilia cordata; Fraxinus excelsior
Target species for conservation in the GCU: Acer pseudoplatanus, Fagus sylvatica

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

Target species: Acer pseudoplatanus
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 (%): 9%
Estimated number of reproducing trees (interval): > 5000
Status of long-term viable regeneration: Continuous

Management
Population management: Conservation through active intervention carried out
Predominant silvicultural system: Close-to-natural forestry (continuous cover forest, selective logging)

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 (%): 58%
Estimated number of reproducing trees (interval): > 5000
Status of long-term viable regeneration: Continuous

Management
Population management: Conservation through active intervention carried out
Predominant silvicultural system: Close-to-natural forestry (continuous cover forest, selective logging)