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Detail page for Unit number: ITA00046 and Target species: Pinus halepensis

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Country of the unit :Italy
Unit number:ITA00046
National gene conservation unit number:ITACU46
Province or state:Apulia
Department or county:Taranto
Municipality:Castellaneta, Ginosa, Massafra e Palagiano
Local name :Natural Biogenetic Reserve of Stornara
Latitude :40°29'28.8544"N
Longitude :16°58'16.0693"E
Restriction in making the geographical coordinates publically available:0
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Minimum elevation (m):0
Maximum elevation (m):16
Surface area of the unit (ha):1589
Ownership of the unit :Public
Type and function of the unit :Biodiversity conservation (habitats AND/or species); Seed stand
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Heat sum and/or length of the growing season (in days):
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Year of collection of the field data entered:2002
Year of the most recent visit:2005
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All tree species growing in the unit:Pinus halepensis
Target species:Pinus halepensis
National population unit number if existing:
Year of establishment of the GCU for the species:1977
Year of the most recent visit:2005
Status of the target tree population regarding the EUFORGEN common action plans.:
Category of the population:In situ
Origin of the material:Autochtonous
Predominant silvicultural system:Close-to-natural forestry (continuous cover forest, selective logging)
Level of management allowed to favour the target species:Conservation through active intervention carried out
Main reason for carrying out gene conservation for this species:To maintain genetic diversity in large tree populations
Total number of reproducing trees per unit:> 5000
Sex ratio, if appropriate:
Status of long-term viable regeneration :Continuous
Distribution of the reproducing trees in the unit (multiple choice):In stands
Estimated share of the total area within the unit in which the species is occurring (%):100
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