National gene conservation unit number: 297
Date of collection of the field data entered: 2016
Date of the most recent visit: 2016

Location

Unit country: Turkey
Unit province or state: KAYSERI
Unit department or county: YOZGAT
Unit municipality: -
Unit local name: AYDINCIK
Ownership of the unit: Public
Unit elevation [m a.s.l.]: 1400 - 1600
Unit surface area [ha]: 117.4
Coordinates (Public coordinates): Latitude (Decimal):40.0772 | Longitude (Decimal): 35.2378

Soil: Calcic Xerosols

Climate

Mean monthly temperature and mean monthly precipitation²

Climatic zone: Cool temperate.
Environmental zone:Cool temperate and dry.
Aridity index: 0.663

Species

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

Unit type: -

Target species: Fagus orientalis
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)