Mount Kochylas, Skyros (1124)
Greece, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Oros Kochylas Skyrou
Central coordinates: Latitude: 38.7667, Longitude: 24.6667
System: marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 792
Area of KBA (km2): 64.90433
Protected area coverage (%): 61.61
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A rugged mountain chain which forms high cliffs along the south-east coast of Skyros. The dominant vegetation is phrygana with small patches of grassland and Quercus and Acer woodland.
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 seabirds, raptors and species associated with scrub.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (95%) | not utilised (5%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | 13 | |
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 13 | |
| Shrubland | 70 | |
| Grassland | 5 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The most important threat is overgrazing of the phrygana. This is also preventing regeneration of the remnant patches of woodland. Part of the area is a candidate SAC.
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture & aquaculture | Livestock farming & ranching | Small-holder grazing, ranching or farming | Ongoing |
| Energy production & mining | Renewable energy | Only in the future |