National gene conservation unit number: pabG35BR-034
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: Benus
Unit local name: Draksiar
Ownership of the unit: Public
Unit elevation [m a.s.l.]: 543 - 834
Unit surface area [ha]: 299.9
Coordinates (Public coordinates): Latitude (Decimal):48.8471 | Longitude (Decimal): 19.7849

Soil: Dystric Cambisols

Climate

Mean monthly temperature and mean monthly precipitation²

Climatic zone: Cool temperate.
Environmental zone:Cool temperate and dry.
Aridity index: 1.176

Species

All tree species reported in the unit: Fagus sylvatica; Betula pendula; Alnus glutinosa; Picea abies; Larix decidua; Acer pseudoplatanus; Abies alba; Alnus incana
Target species for conservation in the GCU: Picea abies

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

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 (%): 69%
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