National gene conservation unit number: fsyG23VT-088; psyG43VT-088
Date of collection of the field data entered: 2006
Date of the most recent visit: 2018

Location

Unit country: Slovakia
Unit province or state: Presovsky
Unit department or county: Vranov nad Toplou
Unit municipality: Ruska Vola
Unit local name: Nakverka
Ownership of the unit: Public
Unit elevation [m a.s.l.]: 244 - 416
Unit surface area [ha]: 281.4
Coordinates (Public coordinates): Latitude (Decimal):49.0883 | Longitude (Decimal): 21.5722

Soil: Eutric Cambisols

Climate

Mean monthly temperature and mean monthly precipitation2

Climatic zone: Cool temperate.
Environmental zone:Cool temperate and dry.
Aridity index: 0.951

Species

All tree species reported in the unit: Larix decidua; Populus tremula; Fraxinus excelsior; Betula pendula; Alnus glutinosa; Carpinus betulus; Pseudotsuga menziesii; Ulmus glabra; Quercus petraea; Fagus sylvatica; Pinus sylvestris; Acer pseudoplatanus; Picea abies
Target species for conservation in the GCU: Fagus sylvatica, Pinus sylvestris

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


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 (%): 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: Shelterwood systems


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 : Introduced
Population share (%): 9%
Estimated number of reproducing trees (interval): 500 - 4999
Status of long-term viable regeneration: Requires management intervention

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