Mount Menoikio (995)
Greece, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Oros Menoikio
Central coordinates: Latitude: 41.2000, Longitude: 23.6000
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 400 to 1800
Area of KBA (km2): 263.18823
Protected area coverage (%): 98.54
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A sparsely forested area of ravines and valleys. Livestock-farming is widespread.
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 species breeding in a mosaic of open forest, scrub and grassland.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (60%) | forestry (30%) | not utilised (10%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | 10 | |
| Grassland | 30 | |
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 10 | |
| Forest | 50 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The main threats are from intensified forest management and illegal hunting. Part of the area is a candidate SAC.