Lower Kalamas gorge (1033)
Greece, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Kato Stena Kalama
Central coordinates: Latitude: 39.5833, Longitude: 20.3500
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 100 to 1200
Area of KBA (km2): 34.7709
Protected area coverage (%): 98.81
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A gorge with alluvial forest and surrounding hills covered by phrygana. The site includes a small wetland. Human activities include stock-raising, arable agriculture, quarrying 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 raptors and species found in phrygana. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Aquila heliaca (non-breeding).
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (80%) | not utilised (10%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 20 | |
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 20 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 20 | |
| Shrubland | 20 | |
| Forest | 20 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Threats include the expansion of arable agriculture, drainage and quarrying.