Mount Chelmos (Aroania) (1121)
Greece, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Oros Chelmos (Aroania)
Central coordinates: Latitude: 37.9667, Longitude: 22.2333
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 700 to 2355
Area of KBA (km2): 186.71239
Protected area coverage (%): 99.71
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A rugged limestone mountain. The northern part is covered by extensive Pinus forest, other areas with fir Abies forest, and the higher parts with alpine grassland. The Kalavrita side of the mountain is used for winter tourism. Elsewhere the main 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: This is an important site for species associated with conifer forests, alpine pasture and upland rivers.
Habitats
Land use: forestry | tourism/recreation
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 20 | |
| Grassland | 20 | |
| Shrubland | 20 | |
| Forest | 20 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 20 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The main threats are from continued tourism developments and illegal hunting. Part of the area is a candidate SAC.