Thessaly plain (1152)
Greece, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: D1a
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Thessalikos kampos
Central coordinates: Latitude: 39.4667, Longitude: 22.4167
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 70 to 729
Area of KBA (km2): 956.27546
Protected area coverage (%): 97.94
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: The largest plain in Greece. The site is predominantly arable land and villages. Hills covered with phrygana are included.
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance that meets the thresholds for at least one criterion described in the Global Standard for the Identification of KBAs.
Additional biodiversity: The site is important for species found in arable land and holds the largest number of breeding Falco naumanni in Greece.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (95%) | urban/industrial/transport (5%) | water management (95%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 95 | |
| Shrubland | 5 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The main threat is from agricultural intensification. The demolition of old buildings is a particular threat to Falco naumanni (`Other' threats, above).