National gene conservation unit number: fsyG14RA-016
Date of collection of the field data entered: 2006
Date of the most recent visit: 2016

Location

Unit country: Slovakia
Unit province or state: Banskobystricky
Unit department or county: Revuca
Unit municipality: Muran
Unit local name: Hiencova
Ownership of the unit: Public
Unit elevation [m a.s.l.]: 400 - 875
Unit surface area [ha]: 406.4
Coordinates (Public coordinates): Latitude (Decimal):48.7533 | Longitude (Decimal): 20.0000

Soil: Rendzic Leptosols

Climate

Mean monthly temperature and mean monthly precipitation²

Climatic zone: Boreal / Alpine.
Environmental zone:Cold and mesic.
Aridity index: 1.388

Species

All tree species reported in the unit: Fagus sylvatica; Picea abies; Larix decidua; Acer platanoides; Betula pendula; Abies alba; Tilia cordata; Carpinus betulus; Populus tremula; Acer pseudoplatanus; Fraxinus excelsior; Quercus 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: Not included
Category of the target species in the GCU: In situ
Origin of the target species in the GCU : Autochtonous
Population share (%): 89%
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: Shelterwood systems