Asvestades - Vrysika area (1138)
Greece, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Periochi Asvestadon - Vrysikon
Central coordinates: Latitude: 41.3333, Longitude: 26.3333
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 60 to 195
Area of KBA (km2): 95.855
Protected area coverage (%): 96.80
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A hilly area with oak Quercus forest, riverine vegetation and agricultural land. Human activities include forestry and agriculture.
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 species typical of a mosaic of forest, non-intensive agriculture and rivers.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (30%) | forestry (60%) | military | tourism/recreation
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | 5 | |
| Forest | 60 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 35 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: No serious threats known at this site.