National gene conservation unit number: fsyG15RS-052; apsG15RS-052; fexG15RS-052
Date of collection of the field data entered: 2003
Date of the most recent visit: 2023

Location

Unit country: Slovakia
Unit province or state: Banskobystricky
Unit department or county: Rimavska Sobota
Unit municipality: Poddiel
Unit local name: Plackova
Ownership of the unit: Public
Unit elevation [m a.s.l.]: 629 - 1037
Unit surface area [ha]: 119.64
Coordinates (Public coordinates): Latitude (Decimal):48.7219 | Longitude (Decimal): 19.8418

Soil: Dystric Cambisols

Climate

Mean monthly temperature and mean monthly precipitation²

Climatic zone: Boreal / Alpine.
Environmental zone:Cold and mesic.
Aridity index: 1.140

Species

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

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

Target species: Fraxinus excelsior
Status of the target species in the GCU: 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: Continuous

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

Target species: Acer pseudoplatanus
Status of the target species in the GCU: Pending
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: Continuous

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

Target species: Fagus sylvatica
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 (%): 57%
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