Vouraïkos gorge and Kalavryta (1056)
Greece, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Farangi Vouraïkou kai Kalavryta
Central coordinates: Latitude: 38.0833, Longitude: 22.1667
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 100 to 1500
Area of KBA (km2): 61.60669
Protected area coverage (%): 100.00
KBA classification: Global/Regional TBD
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A steep ravine with sheer cliffs, Pinus forest and olive-groves. At higher altitudes pasture land and Abies forests dominate.
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance because it meets one or more previously established criteria and thresholds for identifying sites of biodiversity importance (including Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas, Alliance for Zero Extinction sites, and Key Biodiversity Areas)
Additional biodiversity: This is an important site for raptors. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Falco naumanni (passage).
Habitats
Land use: agriculture | forestry | tourism/recreation
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 17 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 17 | |
| Shrubland | 17 | |
| Forest | 17 | |
| Caves & Subterranean Habitats (non-aquatic) | 17 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 17 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Threats include deforestation and erosion, illegal hunting and disturbance from recreation and tourism. Part of the area is a candidate SAC.