National gene conservation unit number: pabG35BR-037
Date of collection of the field data entered: 2005
Date of the most recent visit: 2015

Location

Unit country: Slovakia
Unit province or state: Banskobystricky
Unit department or county: Brezno
Unit municipality: Sihla
Unit local name: Sihla
Ownership of the unit: Public
Unit elevation [m a.s.l.]: 857 - 1022
Unit surface area [ha]: 683.28
Coordinates (Public coordinates): Latitude (Decimal):48.6566 | Longitude (Decimal): 19.6200

Soil: Dystric Cambisols

Climate

Mean monthly temperature and mean monthly precipitation²

Climatic zone: Boreal / Alpine.
Environmental zone:Cold and mesic.
Aridity index: 1.301

Species

All tree species reported in the unit: Fraxinus excelsior; Fagus sylvatica; Alnus incaca; Sorbus aucuparia; Picea abies; Abies alba; Larix decidua; Betula pendula; Acer pseudoplatanus
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 (%): 76%
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: Close-to-natural forestry (continuous cover forest, selective logging)