Lake Kalodiki, Margariti and Karteri marshes (1116)
Greece, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Limni Kalodikiou, eli Margaritiou kai Karteriou
Central coordinates: Latitude: 39.3333, Longitude: 20.4500
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 96 to 220
Area of KBA (km2): 17.59886
Protected area coverage (%): 86.19
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: An area of freshwater lakes, fen and wet meadows. An area of forest exists on an island in Lake Kalodiki. The surrounding slopes are covered with maquis.
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: Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Falco naumanni (breeding).
Habitats
Land use: agriculture | tourism/recreation
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | 33 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 33 | |
| Forest | 33 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Threats include the dumping of waste (`Other' threats, above), the expansion of agriculture, uncontrolled water extraction, water pollution, and hunting. There are plans to develop tourism. Part of the area is a candidate SAC.