Lakes Cheimaditis and Zazari (1017)
Greece, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Limnes Cheimaditida kai Zazari
Central coordinates: Latitude: 40.6167, Longitude: 21.5500
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 590 to 1100
Area of KBA (km2): 56.84021
Protected area coverage (%): 88.55
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Two eutrophic lakes at the foot of Mount Verno. They are surrounded by extensive reedbeds (Phragmites). Beyond the lakes is a mosaic of woodland, pastures and arable fields.
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance that was identified using previously established criteria and thresholds for the identification of Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas (IBAs) and for which available data indicate that it does not meet global KBA criteria and thresholds set out in the Global Standard.
Additional biodiversity: This is an important site for species that breed in reedbeds. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Haliaeetus albicilla (non-breeding), Gallinago media (passage).
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (54%) | fisheries/aquaculture (24%) | forestry (7%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 40 | |
| Grassland | 13 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 24 | |
| Forest | 20 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The main threat is increased eutrophication from agricultural run-off as water-levels fall. Part of the area is a candidate SAC.