National gene conservation unit number: fsyG15SN-018
Date of collection of the field data entered: 2002
Date of the most recent visit: 2017

Location

Unit country: Slovakia
Unit province or state: Kosicky
Unit department or county: Spisska Nova Ves
Unit municipality: Betlanovce
Unit local name: Ogurcak
Ownership of the unit: Public
Unit elevation [m a.s.l.]: 715 - 1032
Unit surface area [ha]: 179.22
Coordinates (Public coordinates): Latitude (Decimal):48.9235 | Longitude (Decimal): 20.3674

Soil: Rendzic Leptosols

Climate

Mean monthly temperature and mean monthly precipitation²

Climatic zone: Boreal / Alpine.
Environmental zone:Cold and mesic.
Aridity index: 1.249

Species

All tree species reported in the unit: Larix decidua; Acer pseudoplatanus; Abies alba; Picea abies; Pinus sylvestris; Fagus sylvatica
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 (%): 70%
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