National gene conservation unit number: ldeG26BR-028
Date of collection of the field data entered: 2004
Date of the most recent visit: 2017

Location

Unit country: Slovakia
Unit province or state: Banskobystricky
Unit department or county: Brezno
Unit municipality: Sumiac
Unit local name: Stary Ban
Ownership of the unit: Public
Unit elevation [m a.s.l.]: 958 - 1394
Unit surface area [ha]: 99.24
Coordinates (Public coordinates): Latitude (Decimal):48.8591 | Longitude (Decimal): 20.1509

Soil: Dystric Cambisols

Climate

Mean monthly temperature and mean monthly precipitation²

Climatic zone: Boreal / Alpine.
Environmental zone:Extremely cold and mesic.
Aridity index: 1.573

Species

All tree species reported in the unit: Larix decidua; Acer pseudoplatanus; Abies alba; Pinus sylvestris; Fagus sylvatica; Sorbus aucuparia; Picea abies
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 (%): 13%
Estimated number of reproducing trees (interval): 500 - 4999
Status of long-term viable regeneration: Requires management intervention

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