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GR116 Mount Ziria (Killini)
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Criteria: B2
Coordinates:
37o 56' N
22o 25' E
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Altitude: 700-2374 m
Area: 19400 ha
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Site Description
A limestone mountain with areas of scrub, Abies and Pinus forest. A plateau area is covered by scrub and temporary ponds. There is a limited human presence and the main activities are stock-raising, forestry, tourism, and hunting.
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Habitats: Coastline/rocky areas (Inland cliffs; Scree and boulders), Forest (Native coniferous woodland), Shrubland (Sclerophyllous scrub, garrigue and maquis)
Land use: agriculture, forestry, tourism/recreation
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Protection status
National Low International None
660ha of IBA covered by Wildlife Refuge (Boutsiou/Karias, 660ha).
Birds
This is an important site for species found in conifer forests and scrub.
| Species | Season | Year | Min | Max | Acc | Criteria |
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| Alectoris graeca Rock Partridge | resident | 1987 | Abundant | unknown | B2
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Conservation issues
The main threat is from illegal hunting. Part of the area is a candidate SAC.
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Threats:
unsustainable exploitation (high)
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Source:
Copyright © Hellenic Ornithological Society
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