Akamas and Agia Aikaterini – Agia Paraskevi Gorges (25)
Cyprus, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: B2
Year of last assessment: 2012
National site name: Akamas and Agia Aikaterini – Agia Paraskevi Gorges
Central coordinates: Latitude: 34.9808, Longitude: 32.3605
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 660
Area of KBA (km2): 207.86767
Protected area coverage (%): 93.60
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
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.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (40%) | forestry (25%) | military (20%) | nature conservation and research (5%) | tourism/recreation (10%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | 12 | |
| Shrubland | 35 | |
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 1 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 38 | |
| Forest | 13 | |
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | 1 |
Threats
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential & commercial development | Tourism & recreation areas | Ongoing | |
| Energy production & mining | Mining & quarrying | Ongoing |
Additional information
References: Hellicar, M.A., Anastasi, V., Beton, D. & Snape, R. (2014). Important Bird Areas of Cyprus. BirdLife Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus.