Mount Oiti (1044)
Greece, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Oros Oiti
Central coordinates: Latitude: 38.8000, Longitude: 22.2833
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 100 to 2152
Area of KBA (km2): 225.03986
Protected area coverage (%): 53.30
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A mountain with four deep gorges. The slopes are dominated by Abies forest, with many open meadows. Forestry is confined to the area outside the National Park.
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 forest species, and species associated with open montane habitat.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (70%) | forestry (20%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | 11 | |
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 6 | |
| Grassland | 21 | |
| Forest | 62 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The main threats are from tourism and hunting. A management plan for the National Park is under preparation. Part of the area is a candidate SAC.