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GR108 Galaxidi
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Criteria: A1, B1iii, B2, C1, C2, C6
Coordinates:
38o 22' N
22o 23' E
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Altitude: 0-750 m
Area: 2000 ha
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Site Description
This coastal site is dominated by phrygana and perennial crops, particularly olive-groves. The village of Galaxidi lies within the IBA. Human activities include livestock-farming, arable agriculture and hunting.
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Habitats: Artificial landscapes (28%, Arable land; Other urban and industrial areas; Perennial crops, orchards and groves), Shrubland (70%, Sclerophyllous scrub, garrigue and maquis)
Land use: agriculture (20%), tourism/recreation, urban/industrial/transport
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Protection status
National Partial International None
Part of IBA covered by Wildlife Refuge (Xirotri/Galaxidiou- Penteorioan, 1,300ha).
Birds
The site is important for species associated with a mixture of scrub and agricultural land.
| Species | Season | Year | Min | Max | Acc | Criteria |
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| Falco naumanni Lesser Kestrel | breeding | 1996 | 100 | 120 | good | A1, B1iii, B2, C1, C2, C6
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Conservation issues
A change in the methods of building roofs and walls in the village would be a potential threat to Falco naumanni (`Other' threats, above).
Source:
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