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Country of the unit :Lithuania
Unit number:LTU00121
National gene conservation unit number:39JGD015
Province or state:Telsiai
Department or county:Plunge
Municipality:Kuliai
Local name :Tilvikai forest black alder state genetic reserve
Latitude :55°48'02.0000"N
Longitude :21°36'59.0000"E
Restriction in making the geographical coordinates publically available:0
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Minimum elevation (m):80
Maximum elevation (m):80
Surface area of the unit (ha):8.2
Ownership of the unit :Public
Type and function of the unit :Gene reserve forest
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Total annual mean precipitation (mm):
Heat sum and/or length of the growing season (in days):
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Year of collection of the field data entered:1994
Year of the most recent visit:2018
Remarks on specific soil characteristics:Eutrophic drained peatland
Remarks on other specific characteristics of the unit:
All tree species growing in the unit:Alnus glutinosa
Target species:Alnus glutinosa
National population unit number if existing:39JGD015
Year of establishment of the GCU for the species:1994
Year of the most recent visit:2018
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:Minimum intervention allowed
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:500 - 4999
Sex ratio, if appropriate:
Status of long-term viable regeneration :
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 (%):70
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