Mount Kedros and Kourtaliotiko gorge, Crete (1070)
Greece, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Oros Kedros kai farangi Kourtaliotiko Kritis
Central coordinates: Latitude: 35.2000, Longitude: 24.6167
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 100 to 1776
Area of KBA (km2): 130.57514
Protected area coverage (%): 92.33
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A steep mountain and gorge dominated by phrygana. The main human activity is livestock-farming.
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: An important site for breeding raptors, montane and scrub species.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (60%) | not utilised (40%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 50 | |
| Shrubland | 50 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Part of the area is a candidate SAC.