National gene conservation unit number: pabG35GL-063; aalG25GL-063; psyG25GL-063
Date of collection of the field data entered: 2004
Date of the most recent visit: 2014

Location

Unit country: Slovakia
Unit province or state: Kosicky
Unit department or county: Gelnica
Unit municipality: Osada
Unit local name: Osada
Ownership of the unit: Public
Unit elevation [m a.s.l.]: 435 - 858
Unit surface area [ha]: 520.36
Coordinates (Public coordinates): Latitude (Decimal):48.7719 | Longitude (Decimal): 20.8037

Soil: Dystric Cambisols

Climate

Mean monthly temperature and mean monthly precipitation²

Climatic zone: Cool temperate.
Environmental zone:Cool temperate and dry.
Aridity index: 0.996

Species

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

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 (%): 29%
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)

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 (%): 22%
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)

Target species: Pinus sylvestris
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 (%): 15%
Estimated number of reproducing trees (interval): > 5000
Status of long-term viable regeneration: Requires management intervention

Management
Population management: Conservation through active intervention carried out
Predominant silvicultural system: Close-to-natural forestry (continuous cover forest, selective logging)