National gene conservation unit number: pabG15BR-030; aalG25BR-030
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: Babina
Unit local name: Babina
Ownership of the unit: Public
Unit elevation [m a.s.l.]: 626 - 1390
Unit surface area [ha]: 187.59
Coordinates (Public coordinates): Latitude (Decimal):48.8760 | Longitude (Decimal): 19.8136

Soil: Dystric Cambisols

Climate

Mean monthly temperature and mean monthly precipitation²

Climatic zone: Boreal / Alpine.
Environmental zone:Cold and mesic.
Aridity index: 1.462

Species

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

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

Target species: Abies alba
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 (%): 9%
Estimated number of reproducing trees (interval): 500 - 4999
Status of long-term viable regeneration: Continuous

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

Target species: Picea abies
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 (%): 61%
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