Mount Grammos (1019)
Greece, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Oros Grammos
Central coordinates: Latitude: 40.3333, Longitude: 20.8333
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 800 to 2520
Area of KBA (km2): 493.04155
Protected area coverage (%): 67.40
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A mountain range on the Albanian border, with extensive pasture land, forests and cliffs. Human activities include forestry, livestock-farming, and hunting.
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 area for resident raptors and species associated with alpine habitats.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture | forestry
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands(Inland) | 25 | |
| Grassland | 25 | |
| Forest | 25 | |
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 25 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Part of the area is a candidate SAC.