Mount Vourinos (1020)
Greece, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Oros Vourinos
Central coordinates: Latitude: 40.1833, Longitude: 21.6667
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 450 to 1866
Area of KBA (km2): 178.522156
Protected area coverage (%): 98.54
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Most slopes of Mount Vourinos are covered by grassland or scrub, except for the central valley which has Pinus, Abies and Fagus forests.
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: The site is important for raptors and species associated with Mediterranean scrub and grassland.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (70%) | forestry (10%) | nature conservation and research (10%) | tourism/recreation (5%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 5 | |
| Forest | 10 | |
| Grassland | 30 | |
| Shrubland | 40 | |
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 10 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Hunting is prohibited on part of the site although poisoning occurs. Part of the area is a candidate SAC.