European Information System on Forest Genetic Resources
Detail page for Unit number: DEU00166 and Target species: Fraxinus excelsior
| Country of the unit : | Germany |
| Unit number: | DEU00166 |
| National gene conservation unit number: | IN-FRXEX-DEU-13 |
| Province or state: | Brandenburg |
| Department or county: | Uckermark |
| Municipality: | Oberuckersee |
| Local name : | Melzower Forst |
| Latitude : | 53°11'8.988"N |
| Longitude : | 13°57'16,02"E |
| Restriction in making the geographical coordinates publically available: | 0 |
| Datum: | |
| Polygon coordinates (if available): | |
| Minimum elevation (m): | 69 |
| Maximum elevation (m): | 74 |
| Surface area of the unit (ha): | 4.7 |
| Ownership of the unit : | Public |
| Type and function of the unit : | Gene reserve forest; Biodiversity conservation (habitats AND/or species); Protective forest area (soil, water, timber line, etc.); Forest area managed for wood production AND/or multiple uses AND services |
| Monthly temperature (°C): | |
| Total annual mean precipitation (mm): | |
| Heat sum and/or length of the growing season (in days): | |
| Accumulated moisture deficit: | |
| Year of collection of the field data entered: | 2019 |
| Year of the most recent visit: | 2021 |
| Remarks on specific soil characteristics: | loam, clay |
| Remarks on other specific characteristics of the unit: | Research of ash dieback |
| All tree species growing in the unit: | Fraxinus excelsior; Quercus robur; Ulmus laevis; Alnus glutinosa; Fagus sylvatica; Acer campestre |
| Target species: | Fraxinus excelsior |
| National population unit number if existing: | ID 1115 |
| Year of establishment of the GCU for the species: | 2019 |
| Year of the most recent visit: | 2021 |
| Status of the target tree population regarding the EUFORGEN common action plans.: | |
| Category of the population: | In situ |
| Origin of the material: | Unknown |
| 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: | 500 - 4999 |
| Sex ratio, if appropriate: | Even sex ratio |
| Status of long-term viable regeneration : | Requires management intervention |
| Distribution of the reproducing trees in the unit (multiple choice): | In groups |
| Estimated share of the total area within the unit in which the species is occurring (%): | 50 |
| Remarks on the population: | FFH: DE 2849-302, SPA: DE 2948-401 |