Mount Othrys (1045)
Greece, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Oros Othrys
Central coordinates: Latitude: 39.0667, Longitude: 22.6667
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 400 to 1726
Area of KBA (km2): 310.93525
Protected area coverage (%): 99.02
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A mountainous site with grazed plateaus and some, mainly Abies- dominated, forest. Human activities include livestock-farming, forestry, 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: The site is important for breeding raptors, forest and upland species.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (90%) | forestry (10%) | tourism/recreation (5%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | 40 | |
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 5 | |
| Forest | 15 | |
| Grassland | 40 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The main threats are from hunting and the use of poison baits, and infrastructure developments.