Douskon and Kasidiaris mountains, Delvinaki lakes and Gormou valley (1024)
Greece, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Ori Douskon kai Kasidiaris, limnes Delvinakiou kai koilada Gormou
Central coordinates: Latitude: 39.9333, Longitude: 20.5000
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 400 to 2200
Area of KBA (km2): 352.06574
Protected area coverage (%): 50.21
KBA classification: Global/Regional TBD
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A hilly area dominated by Quercus forest. Human activities include agriculture, forestry, livestock-farming, and hunting.
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance because it meets one or more previously established criteria and thresholds for identifying sites of biodiversity importance (including Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas, Alliance for Zero Extinction sites, and Key Biodiversity Areas)
Additional biodiversity: This is an important site for forest species and resident raptors. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Phalacrocorax pygmeus.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (70%) | forestry (50%) | water management (10%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | 10 | |
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 5 | |
| Forest | 65 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 10 | |
| Grassland | 10 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Threats include the logging of mature trees, a drainage plan for the Gormos valley and illegal hunting.