National gene conservation unit number: 289
Date of collection of the field data entered: 2014
Date of the most recent visit: 2018

Location

Unit country: Turkey
Unit province or state: BALIKESIR
Unit department or county: ALACAM
Unit municipality: -
Unit local name: DEGIRMENEGREK
Ownership of the unit: Public
Unit elevation [m a.s.l.]: 1150 - 1350
Unit surface area [ha]: 72.2
Coordinates (Public coordinates): Latitude (Decimal):39.4011 | Longitude (Decimal): 28.6339

Soil: Orthic Luvisols

Climate

Mean monthly temperature and mean monthly precipitation²

Climatic zone: Cool temperate.
Environmental zone:Cool temperate and moist.
Aridity index: 0.853

Species

All tree species reported in the unit: Fagus sylvatica
Target species for conservation in the GCU: Fagus sylvatica

Unit type: -

Target species: Fagus sylvatica
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 (%): 70%
Estimated number of reproducing trees (interval): > 5000
Status of long-term viable regeneration: -

Management
Population management: Minimum intervention allowed
Predominant silvicultural system: Close-to-natural forestry (continuous cover forest, selective logging)