Mount Idi, Crete (1072)
Greece, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Oros Idi Kritis
Central coordinates: Latitude: 35.2500, Longitude: 24.7500
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 400 to 2457
Area of KBA (km2): 485.21132
Protected area coverage (%): 88.24
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A mountain dominated by heavily grazed phrygana and sclerophyllous scrub. The main human activities are livestock-farming, tourism and recreation 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: This is an important site for breeding and passage raptors.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (70%) | tourism/recreation (30%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | 60 | |
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 40 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The main threat is from overgrazing which is preventing scrub regeneration. Part of the area is a candidate SAC.