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on Forest Genetic Resources

ROU00478

National gene conservation unit number: RG-BR,FA-D220-4
Date of collection of the field data entered: 2007
Date of the most recent visit: 2007

Location

Unit country: Romania
Unit province or state: Caras-Severin
Unit department or county: -
Unit municipality: Rusca Montana
Unit local name: Varnita
Ownership of the unit: Public
Unit elevation [m a.s.l.]: 750 - 1100
Unit surface area [ha]: 34
Coordinates (Public coordinates): Latitude (Decimal):45.6295 | Longitude (Decimal): 22.3752

Soil: Dystric Cambisols

Climate

Mean monthly temperature and mean monthly precipitation2

Climatic zone: Boreal / Alpine.
Environmental zone:Cold and mesic.
Aridity index: 1.701

Species

All tree species reported in the unit: Fagus sylvatica; Abies alba
Target species for conservation in the GCU: Abies alba, Fagus sylvatica

Unit type: Gene reserve forest, Seed stand, Protective forest area (soil, water, timber line, etc.)