European Information System on Forest Genetic Resources
Detail page for Unit number: EST00005 and Target species: Pinus sylvestris
| Country of the unit : | Estonia |
| Unit number: | EST00005 |
| National gene conservation unit number: | EST1985PSY005 |
| Province or state: | Estonia |
| Department or county: | Valga county |
| Municipality: | Puka parish |
| Local name : | Soontaga |
| Latitude : | 58°00'35"N |
| Longitude : | 26°03'53"E |
| Restriction in making the geographical coordinates publically available: | 0 |
| Datum: | |
| Polygon coordinates (if available): | |
| Minimum elevation (m): | 50 |
| Maximum elevation (m): | 75 |
| Surface area of the unit (ha): | 501 |
| Ownership of the unit : | Public |
| Type and function of the unit : | Gene reserve forest; 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: | 2009 |
| Year of the most recent visit: | 2008 |
| Remarks on specific soil characteristics: | |
| Remarks on other specific characteristics of the unit: | Partly nature conservation area |
| All tree species growing in the unit: | Pinus sylvestris |
| Target species: | Pinus sylvestris |
| National population unit number if existing: | |
| Year of establishment of the GCU for the species: | 1985 |
| Year of the most recent visit: | 2008 |
| Status of the target tree population regarding the EUFORGEN common action plans.: | Not included |
| Category of the population: | In situ |
| Origin of the material: | Autochtonous |
| Predominant silvicultural system: | Clear-cutting with natural regeneration (seed trees or strips) |
| 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: | > 5000 |
| 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 stands |
| Estimated share of the total area within the unit in which the species is occurring (%): | 80 |
| Remarks on the population: | Gene conservation unit consists compartments with different management regimes including areas where no intervention allowed and also areas where active management is allowed |