National gene conservation unit number: ldeG26BR-026
Date of collection of the field data entered: 2004
Date of the most recent visit: 2016

Location

Unit country: Slovakia
Unit province or state: Banskobystricky
Unit department or county: Brezno
Unit municipality: Zavadka nad Hronom
Unit local name: Stozky
Ownership of the unit: Public
Unit elevation [m a.s.l.]: 822 - 1370
Unit surface area [ha]: 326.75
Coordinates (Public coordinates): Latitude (Decimal):49.1740 | Longitude (Decimal): 20.2383

Soil: Dystric Cambisols

Climate

Mean monthly temperature and mean monthly precipitation²

Climatic zone: Boreal / Alpine.
Environmental zone:Extremely cold and mesic.
Aridity index: 2.815

Species

All tree species reported in the unit: Larix decidua; Fraxinus excelsior; Abies alba; Fagus sylvatica; Pinus sylvestris; Sorbus aucuparia; Picea abies; Acer pseudoplatanus
Target species for conservation in the GCU: Larix decidua

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

Target species: Larix decidua
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 (%): 40%
Estimated number of reproducing trees (interval): > 5000
Status of long-term viable regeneration: Requires management intervention

Management
Population management: Conservation through active intervention carried out
Predominant silvicultural system: Shelterwood systems