Kalamaki gorge and Zarkou mountains (1030)
Greece, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Stena Kalamakiou kai ori Zarkou
Central coordinates: Latitude: 39.6333, Longitude: 22.1833
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 70 to 734
Area of KBA (km2): 85.53927
Protected area coverage (%): 49.65
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A rugged mountain dominated by scrub. The adjacent gorge and valley contains some riverine forest. Human activities include stock-raising 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 characteristic of open habitats.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (60%) | water management (5%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | 70 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 15 | |
| Forest | 5 | |
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 5 | |
| Grassland | 5 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The main threat is from hunting. Part of the area is a candidate SAC.