Athamanika mountains (Tzoumerka) (1037)
Greece, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Athamanika ori (Tzoumerka)
Central coordinates: Latitude: 39.5000, Longitude: 21.2167
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 600 to 2470
Area of KBA (km2): 532.92757
Protected area coverage (%): 99.57
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A mountain in southern Pindos with well-forested slopes, alpine grasslands and cliffs.
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 forest and scrub species.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (50%) | forestry (30%) | tourism/recreation (5%) | water management
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | 10 | |
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 10 | |
| Forest | 60 | |
| Grassland | 10 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The main threats are from deforestation and increasing holiday home construction. Part of the area is a candidate SAC.