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GR097 Mount Erimanthos
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Criteria: B2, B3
Coordinates:
37o 57' N
21o 51' E
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Altitude: 500-2221 m
Area: 36900 ha
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Site Description
A rugged limestone mountain with many inaccessible rocky slopes. Limited fir Abies forests cover the northern and southern parts of the site. The human presence is low and the main activity is stock-raising.
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Habitats: Coastline/rocky areas (Inland cliffs; Scree and boulders), Forest (Native coniferous woodland; Treeline ecotone), Shrubland (Sclerophyllous scrub, garrigue and maquis)
Land use: agriculture, not utilised
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Protection status
National Low International None
950ha of IBA covered by Wildlife Refuge (Doxara- Koriza/Kalentzi- Drosia- Spartia, 950ha).
Birds
This is an important area for raptors and alpine species.
| Species | Season | Year | Min | Max | Acc | Criteria |
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| Sitta neumayer Western Rock-nuthatch | resident | 1996 | Abundant | unknown | B3
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| Emberiza cia Rock Bunting | resident | 1996 | Common | unknown | B2
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Conservation issues
The main threat is illegal hunting. Part of the area is a candidate SAC.
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Threats:
unsustainable exploitation (medium)
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Source:
Copyright © Hellenic Ornithological Society
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