Agrafa mountains (1118)
Greece, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Ori Agrafa
Central coordinates: Latitude: 39.2167, Longitude: 21.5667
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 700 to 2163
Area of KBA (km2): 291.9594
Protected area coverage (%): 99.65
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: An isolated, mountainous area with ravines and gorges and limestone scree in the alpine zone. Forest cover is dominated by fir Abies and pine Pinus with small patches of deciduous woodland. 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: The area is important for alpine species and raptors.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (60%) | forestry (30%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 35 | |
| Forest | 55 | |
| Grassland | 5 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The main threat is from hunting. Part of the area is a candidate SAC.
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy production & mining | Renewable energy | Only in the future | |
| Human intrusions & disturbance | Work & other activities | Only in the future |