European Information System on Forest Genetic Resources
Detail page for Unit number: DEU00097 and Target species: Sorbus torminalis
| Country of the unit : | Germany |
| Unit number: | DEU00097 |
| National gene conservation unit number: | IN-SOUTO-DEU-16 |
| Province or state: | Baden-Württemberg |
| Department or county: | |
| Municipality: | Weinsberg |
| Local name : | Distr.04/Abt.2 |
| Latitude : | 48°54'42"N |
| Longitude : | 09°05'22"E |
| Restriction in making the geographical coordinates publically available: | 0 |
| Datum: | |
| Polygon coordinates (if available): | |
| Minimum elevation (m): | 240 |
| Maximum elevation (m): | 250 |
| Surface area of the unit (ha): | 1 |
| Ownership of the unit : | Both |
| Type and function of the unit : | Gene reserve forest; Biodiversity conservation (habitats AND/or species); Seed stand |
| 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: | 2010 |
| Year of the most recent visit: | 2010 |
| Remarks on specific soil characteristics: | clay (Ton und Lehmkerf) |
| Remarks on other specific characteristics of the unit: | |
| All tree species growing in the unit: | Sorbus torminalis; Pinus sylvestris; Sorbus domestica; Quercus robur; Acer pseudoplatanus; Carpinus betulus |
| Target species: | Sorbus torminalis |
| National population unit number if existing: | |
| Year of establishment of the GCU for the species: | 2010 |
| Year of the most recent visit: | 2010 |
| Status of the target tree population regarding the EUFORGEN common action plans.: | Pending |
| 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: | |
| Main reason for carrying out gene conservation for this species: | To conserve rare or endangered tree species with populations consisting of a low number of remaining individuals |
| Total number of reproducing trees per unit: | 50 - 499 |
| Sex ratio, if appropriate: | Even sex ratio |
| 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 (%): | 40 |
| Remarks on the population: | "Elsbeerwald "Weinsberg", Distr. Lange Forchen, Abt. Hohälde" |