Southern Mani, mount Sangias and cape Tainaro (1062)
Greece, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Notia Mani, oros Sangias kai akrotirio Tainaro
Central coordinates: Latitude: 36.5667, Longitude: 22.4500
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 1214
Area of KBA (km2): 241.41821
Protected area coverage (%): 99.47
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A rocky, mountainous peninsula in the southern Peloponissos. The area is dominated by phrygana and oak Quercus forests.
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 passage raptors and passerines. Breeding birds include seven of the 21 species in Europe that are restricted (when breeding) to the Mediterranean biome. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Aquila heliaca (non-breeding).
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (70%) | tourism/recreation (30%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 10 | |
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 40 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 10 | |
| Shrubland | 40 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Major threats are from hunting, land abandonment in the remoter areas, infilling of small wetlands for tourism, fires and forest grazing.
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biological resource use | Hunting & collecting terrestrial animals | Intentional use (species being assessed is the target) | Ongoing |
| Agriculture & aquaculture | Livestock farming & ranching | Small-holder grazing, ranching or farming | Ongoing |
| Natural system modifications | Fire & fire suppression | Trend Unknown/Unrecorded | Ongoing |
| Energy production & mining | Renewable energy | Ongoing | |
| Residential & commercial development | Housing & urban areas | Ongoing |