NATURA 2000 - STANDARD DATA FORM
For Special Protection Areas (SPA),
Proposed Sites for Community Importance (pSCI),
Sites of Community Importance (SCI) and
for Special Areas of Conservation (SAC)
SITE | GR2130006 |
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SITENAME | PERIOCHI METSOVOU (ANILIO - KATARA) |
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. SITE IDENTIFICATION
Back to top1.1 Type
1.2 Site code
1.3 Site name
PERIOCHI METSOVOU (ANILIO - KATARA) |
1.4 First Compilation date
1.5 Update date
1.6 Respondent:
Name/Organisation: | Υπουργείο Περιβάλλοντος και Ενέργειας |
Address: |
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Email: | |
Date site proposed as SCI: | 1997-04 |
Date site confirmed as SCI: | 2006-09 |
Date site designated as SAC: | 2011-03 |
National legal reference of SAC designation: | Law 3937/29-3-11 (OJ 60 A) |
2. SITE LOCATION
Back to top2.1 Site-centre location [decimal degrees]:
Longitude: | 21.208611 |
Latitude: | 39.786944 |
2.2 Area [ha]
2.3 Marine area [%]
2.4 Sitelength [km]:
2.5 Administrative region code and name
NUTS level 2 code
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Region Name
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GR14 | Thessalia |
GR21 | Ipeiros |
2.6 Biogeographical Region(s)
3. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Back to top3.1 Habitat types present on the site and assessment for them
Annex I Habitat types
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Site assessment
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Code
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PF
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NP
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Cover [ha]
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Cave [number]
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Data quality
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A|B|C|D
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A|B|C
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| | | | | | Representativity | Relative Surface | Conservation | Global |
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4090
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| 1269.9
| 0.00
| P
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| C
| B
| C
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5210
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| 623.491
| 0.00
| P
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| C
| B
| C
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62A0
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| 256.9
| 0.00
| P
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| C
| B
| B
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9130
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| 1578.62
| 0.00
| M
| B
| B
| B
| B
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9270
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| 154.01
| 0.00
| M
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| C
| B
| B
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92C0
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| 6.1348
| 0.00
| M
| B
| C
| B
| C
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9530
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X
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| 1430.24
| 0.00
| M
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| C
| B
| B
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95A0
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| 1273.9
| 0.00
| M
| B
| B
| B
| B
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- PF: for the habitat types that can have a non-priority as well as a priority form (6210, 7130, 9430) enter "X" in the column PF to indicate the priority form.
- NP: in case that a habitat type no longer exists in the site enter: x (optional)
- Cover: decimal values can be entered
- Caves: for habitat types 8310, 8330 (caves) enter the number of caves if estimated surface is not available.
- Data quality: G = 'Good' (e.g. based on surveys); M = 'Moderate' (e.g. based on partial data with some extrapolation); P = 'Poor' (e.g. rough estimation)
3.2 Species referred to in Article 4 of Directive 2009/147/EC and listed in Annex II of Directive 92/43/EEC and site evaluation for them
- Group: A = Amphibians, B = Birds, F = Fish, I = Invertebrates, M = Mammals, P = Plants, R = Reptiles
- S: in case that the data on species are sensitive and therefore have to be blocked for any public access enter: yes
- NP: in case that a species is no longer present in the site enter: x (optional)
- Type: p = permanent, r = reproducing, c = concentration, w = wintering (for plant and non-migratory species use permanent)
- Unit: i = individuals, p = pairs or other units according to the Standard list of population units and codes in accordance with Article 12 and 17 reporting (see reference portal)
- Abundance categories (Cat.): C = common, R = rare, V = very rare, P = present - to fill if data are deficient (DD) or in addition to population size information
- Data quality: G = 'Good' (e.g. based on surveys); M = 'Moderate' (e.g. based on partial data with some extrapolation); P = 'Poor' (e.g. rough estimation); VP = 'Very poor' (use this category only, if not even a rough estimation of the population size can be made, in this case the fields for population size can remain empty, but the field "Abundance categories" has to be filled in)
3.3 Other important species of flora and fauna (optional)
- Group: A = Amphibians, B = Birds, F = Fish, Fu = Fungi, I = Invertebrates, L = Lichens, M = Mammals, P = Plants, R = Reptiles
- CODE: for Birds, Annex IV and V species the code as provided in the reference portal should be used in addition to the scientific name
- S: in case that the data on species are sensitive and therefore have to be blocked for any public access enter: yes
- NP: in case that a species is no longer present in the site enter: x (optional)
- Unit: i = individuals, p = pairs or other units according to the standard list of population units and codes in accordance with Article 12 and 17 reporting, (see reference portal)
- Cat.: Abundance categories: C = common, R = rare, V = very rare, P = present
- Motivation categories: IV, V: Annex Species (Habitats Directive), A: National Red List data; B: Endemics; C: International Conventions; D: other reasons
4. SITE DESCRIPTION
Back to top4.1 General site character
Habitat class
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% Cover
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N06 | 0.10 |
N08 | 36.82 |
N09 | 2.57 |
N15 | 2.39 |
N16 | 22.25 |
N17 | 34.93 |
N23 | 0.94 |
Total Habitat Cover | 100 |
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Other Site Characteristics
The main geomorphological characteristic of the site is that it is the natural border between the N and S Pindos mountain ranges and also
the main pass from Ipeiros to Thessalia. Apart from the areas of Metsovo and Anilio, the site includes two summits Voulgaris (1821 m) and
Thanasakis (1820 m) of Mt. Zygos (north-east of Metsovo) and part of the drainage basin of the Aoos River (at an average of 1300 m). We
must note that although Voulgaris and Thanasakis have been treated by many researchers as different mountains (the former as Aspra
Litharia and the latter as part of Mt. Zygos), they actually both belong to the Zygos mountain range. The ravine lines of Anilio and Malakasi
seem to delimit the borders between S and N Pindos. The early botanists and also the local residents support this last case. Geologically,
the site consists mainly of flysch and also of serpentines (peridotites) and there are many freshwater sources in the area. A dam has been
constructed by the National Electricity Company at the NW limits of the site, using the water flow of Piges Aoou, probably changing some of the site's characteristics. In order to face the problems caused by the snowfall during winter along the road of the Katara Pass, a tunnel is under construction below Mt. Zygos from the ravine north-east of Anilio to the ravine west of Malakasi. The Ski Centre above Metsovo is not very big and mainly covers the needs of Ipeiros for winter sports. |
4.2 Quality and importance
Rupicapra rupicapra balcanica is protected by the national legislation with PD 67/81 and included in Annex IV of the 92/43/EC and Annex I of the international Berne Convention. The species is also included in the Greek Red Data Book of endangered animals. (FISH) Population structure and dynamics suffer from overfishing (illegal fishing) and localized habitat alterations and pollution in the Arachthos Basin (Metsovitikos stream)
The region of Metsovo-Anilio-Katara Pass-Piges Aoou shows floristic and phytogeographical connections to both south and north Pindos. The plant taxa listed in section 3.3 are more or less endemic to the wider area of the Pindos mountain range, S Albania included. Only a few of them have been listed in the Hellenic Presidential Decree 67/1981 (motivation D) but they should all be considered as "Rare" and deserves the appropriate protection as they are definite phylogenetic and phytogeographical elements of the Hellenic flora. The plant species included in the "Other Important Species of Flora and Fauna", (section 3.3) have been marked with motivation D for the following reasons: Balkan endemics: Orobanche rechingeri occurs in C and SW Greece and SW Anatolia, and is the only known serpentine endemic among the parasitic flowering plants of Europe, which is also listed in the Greek Presidential Decree 67/1981. Among the important species of the site is the dormouse Dryomys nitedula (both motivation A taxa) is mentioned in the Red Data Book under the threat "Rare", respectively. Some taxa are Balkan endemics (i.e., the lacertid lizard Algyroides nigropunctatus and Dryomys nitedula wingei) and this is one of the reasons why these taxa are marked with motivation D. All taxa recorded with motivation C are included in the Bern Convention. The invertebrate species listed in section 3.3 with motivation D are protected by the Greek Presidential Decree 67/1981. |
4.3 Threats, pressures and activities with impacts on the site
The most important impacts and activities with high effect on the site
Negative Impacts |
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Rank | Threats and pressures [code] | Pollution (optional) [code] | inside/outside [i|o|b] |
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L | A01 | | i |
L | A01 | | i |
H | A04 | | i |
H | A04 | | i |
L | A04.01 | | b |
L | A04.01 | | I |
L | A05.01 | | i |
L | A05.01 | | i |
M | A10.01 | | b |
L | B02.02 | | i |
L | B02.02 | | i |
L | D01.01 | | b |
M | D01.02 | | b |
L | D01.02 | | i |
L | D01.02 | | i |
M | D01.02 | | b |
L | D01.06 | | i |
L | D01.06 | | i |
L | D02.01 | | i |
L | D02.01 | | i |
L | D02.01 | | i |
H | F02 | | b |
L | F02.01.01 | | i |
L | F02.01.02 | | i |
M | F03.01 | | b |
M | F03.01 | | b |
L | F03.01 | | i |
L | F03.02.03 | | b |
H | F03.02.03 | | b |
L | F03.02.05 | | i |
L | F04 | | i |
L | F04 | | i |
M | F04.02 | | b |
M | F05.04 | | b |
M | F05.04 | | I |
L | G02.02 | | i |
L | G02.02 | | i |
L | G02.02 | | b |
L | G02.08 | | i |
L | G02.08 | | i |
L | G02.08 | | i |
L | G05.11 | | b |
M | H01 | X | i |
L | I03.01 | | b |
L | J01 | | i |
L | J01 | | i |
L | J02.11 | | o |
L | J02.11 | | o |
M | J03.02 | | b |
L | J03.02.03 | | b |
H | K03.06 | | b |
M | L09 | | b |
L | X | | b |
Positive Impacts |
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Rank | Activities, management [code] | Pollution (optional) [code] | inside/outside [i|o|b] |
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L | B02.02 | | i |
L | B02.02 | | i |
L | D01.06 | | i |
L | D01.06 | | i |
L | D02.01 | | i |
L | D02.01 | | i |
L | G02.02 | | i |
L | G02.08 | | i |
L | G02.08 | | i |
Rank: H = high, M = medium, L = low
Pollution: N = Nitrogen input, P = Phosphor/Phosphate input, A = Acid input/acidification,
T = toxic inorganic chemicals, O = toxic organic chemicals, X = Mixed pollutions
i = inside, o = outside, b = both
5. SITE PROTECTION STATUS
Back to top5.1 Designation types at national and regional level:
Code
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Cover [%]
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GR92 | 4.37 |
GR96 | 32.17 |
5.2 Relation of the described site with other sites:
Designated at national or regional level:
Type code
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Site name
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Type
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Cover [%]
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GR92 | Perifereiakes zones P1, P2, P3 kai P4 Ethnikou Parkou Pindou | * | 4.37 |
GR96 | Ethniko Parko Pindou | * | 31.71 |
GR96 | Ethniko Parko Tzoumerkon-Peristeriou kai charadras Arachthou (Zoni III) | * | 0.46 |
Designated at international level:
Type
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Site name
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Type
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Cover [%]
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Other
| Perifereiakes zones P1, P2, P3 kai P4 Ethnikou Parkou Pindou | * | 4.37 |
Ethniko Parko Pindou | * | 31.71 |
Ethniko Parko Tzoumerkon-Peristeriou kai charadras Arachthou (Zoni III) | * | 0.46 |
6. SITE MANAGEMENT
Back to top6.1 Body(ies) responsible for the site management:
Organisation: | MANAGEMENT BODY OF ETHNIKO PARKO VOREIAS PINDOU |
Address: | |
Email: | |
6.2 Management Plan(s):
An actual management plan does exist:
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Yes
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| No, but in preparation |
X | No |
7. MAP OF THE SITE
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