Adelphoi Forest - Papoutsa (27)
Cyprus, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: B2
Year of last assessment: 2012
National site name: Adelphoi Forest - Papoutsa
Central coordinates: Latitude: 34.9427, Longitude: 33.0515
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 480 to 1613
Area of KBA (km2): 170.62031
Protected area coverage (%): 98.39
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 (30%) | forestry (60%) | urban/industrial/transport (10%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 17 | |
| Shrubland | 44 | |
| Other | 1 | |
| Forest | 38 |
Threats
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural system modifications | Fire & fire suppression | Increase in fire frequency/intensity | Ongoing |
| Energy production & mining | Renewable energy | Ongoing | |
| Residential & commercial development | Housing & urban areas | Ongoing |
Additional information
References: Hellicar, M.A., Anastasi, V., Beton, D. & Snape, R. (2014). Important Bird Areas of Cyprus. BirdLife Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus.