Mount Pilio (1046)
Greece, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Oros Pilio
Central coordinates: Latitude: 39.4500, Longitude: 23.0333
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 1624
Area of KBA (km2): 314.00742
Protected area coverage (%): 98.66
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A forested mountain, dominated by Fagus and Quercus, with broadleaved evergreen forest in the eastern part of the site and evergreen scrub at lower altitudes.
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 site for breeding forest species.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (25%) | forestry (54%) | tourism/recreation (10%) | urban/industrial/transport (5%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | 27 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 18 | |
| Forest | 54 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The main threat is from intense hunting pressure outside the Wildlife Refuges. The road network is increasing. The area is a candidate SAC.