Mount Falakro (1115)
Greece, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Oros Falakro
Central coordinates: Latitude: 41.2833, Longitude: 24.0833
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 70 to 2232
Area of KBA (km2): 234.67955
Protected area coverage (%): 76.38
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A mountainous area dissected by deep valleys with extensive alpine grassland, areas of scrub and some forest.
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 area for breeding raptors, forest birds and species characteristic of open grassland.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (80%) | forestry (20%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | 30 | |
| Forest | 20 | |
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 5 | |
| Shrubland | 40 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The main threat is from industrial expansion around the lower slopes. Part of the area is a candidate SAC.