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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)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. SITE IDENTIFICATION

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1.1 Type

A

1.2 Site code

GR4340016

1.3 Site name

METERIZIA AGIOS DIKAIOS - TSOUNARA - VITSILIA LEFKON OREON

1.4 First Compilation date

1996-01

1.5 Update date

2016-12

1.6 Respondent:

Name/Organisation:Υπουργείο Περιβάλλοντος και Ενέργειας
Address:               
Email:

1.7 Site indication and designation / classification dates

Date site classified as SPA:1997-02
National legal reference of SPA designationJMD HP 37338/1807/E103/6-9-2010 (OJ 1495 B)

2. SITE LOCATION

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2.1 Site-centre location [decimal degrees]:

Longitude:23.606667
Latitude:35.330556

2.2 Area [ha]

6875.5100

2.3 Marine area [%]

0.0000

2.4 Sitelength [km]:

0.00

2.5 Administrative region code and name

NUTS level 2 code Region Name
GR43Kriti

2.6 Biogeographical Region(s)

Mediterranean (0.00 %)

3. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

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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

Species Population in the site Site assessment
G Code Scientific Name S NP T Size Unit Cat. D.qual. A|B|C|D A|B|C
      MinMax  Pop.Con.Iso.Glo.
BA247Alauda arvensis    c        R    C    C  B 
BA247Alauda arvensis    w        R    C    C  B 
BA229Alcedo atthis    c        P    D       
BA255Anthus campestris    c        R    C  A  C  B 
BA255Anthus campestris    r        R    C  A  C  B 
BA228Apus (Tachymarptis) melba    c        P    C  A  C  B 
BA228Apus (Tachymarptis) melba    r        P    C  A  C  B 
BA226Apus apus    c        P    C  B  C  B 
BA226Apus apus    r        P    C  B  C  B 
BA091Aquila chrysaetos    p  1  1  p      C  B  C  B 
BA404Aquila heliaca    c        R    B  B  C  B 
BA404Aquila heliaca    w        R    B  B  C  B 
BA089Aquila pomarina    c        P    C  B  C  B 
BA087Buteo buteo    c        P    C  B  C  B 
BA087Buteo buteo    p        P    C  B  C  B 
BA087Buteo buteo    w        P    C  B  C  B 
BA243Calandrella brachydactyla    c        R    C  B  C  B 
BA243Calandrella brachydactyla    r  5  10  i/sq.km      C  B  C  B 
BA224Caprimulgus europaeus    r        R    C  A  C  B 
BA080Circaetus gallicus    c        R    C  A  C  B 
BA080Circaetus gallicus    w        R    C  A  C  B 
BA081Circus aeruginosus    c        R    C  B  C  B 
BA082Circus cyaneus    c        R    C  A  C  B 
BA083Circus macrourus    c        R    C  B  C  B 
BA231Coracias garrulus    c        R    C  B  C  B 
BA113Coturnix coturnix    c        P    C  B  C  B 
BA738Delichon urbicum (urbica)    c        R    C  B  C  B 
BA738Delichon urbicum (urbica)    w        R    C  B  C  B 
BA697Egretta garzetta garzetta    c        P    C  B  C  B 
BA379Emberiza hortulana    c        V    C  B  C  B 
BA379Emberiza hortulana    r        V    C  B  C  B 
BA101Falco biarmicus    p        R    C  B  C  B 
BA098Falco columbarius    w        V    C  B  C  B 
BA100Falco eleonorae    c  4  6  i      C  A  C  B 
BA095Falco naumanni    c        P    C  B  C  B 
BA709Falco peregrinus brookei    p        P    C  A  C  B 
BA097Falco vespertinus    c        R    C  B  C  B 
BA321Ficedula albicollis    c        R    C    C  B 
BA320Ficedula parva    c        P    C  B  C  B 
BA076Gypaetus barbatus    p  3  4  i      A  B  B  C 
BA076Gypaetus barbatus    r  1  1  p      A  B  B  C 
BA078Gyps fulvus    c  37  37  i      B  B  B  B 
BA078Gyps fulvus    p  10  10  i      B  B  B  B 
BA707Hieraaetus fasciatus (Aquila fasciata)    p  1  1  p      C  B  C  B 
BA092Hieraaetus pennatus (Aquila pennata)    c        C    C  B  C  B 
BA092Hieraaetus pennatus (Aquila pennata)    w        R    C  B  C  B 
BA131Himantopus himantopus    c        P    C  B  C  B 
BA439Hippolais olivetorum    c        P    C  B  C  B 
BA251Hirundo rustica    c        P    C  B  C  B 
BA251Hirundo rustica    r        P    C  B  C  B 
BA233Jynx torquilla    c        R    C  B  C  B 
BA338Lanius collurio    c        R    C  B  C  B 
BA339Lanius minor    c        R    C  B  C  B 
BA246Lullula arborea    c  20  25  i/sq.km      C  A  C  B 
BA246Lullula arborea    p  15  15  i/sq.km      C  A  C  B 
BA230Merops apiaster    c        R    C  B  C  B 
BA260Motacilla flava    c        R    C  B  C  B 
BA337Oriolus oriolus    c        R    C  B  C  B 
BA771Passer hispaniolensis    c        V    C    C  B 
BA771Passer hispaniolensis    w        V    C    C  B 
BA072Pernis apivorus    c        C    C  B  C  B 
BA249Riparia riparia    c        R    C  B  C  B 
BA210Streptopelia turtur    c        P    C  B  C  B 
BA210Streptopelia turtur    r        P    C  B  C  B 
BA440Sylvia rueppelli    c        P    D       
BA166Tringa glareola    c        P    C  B  C  B 
BA162Tringa totanus    w        P    C  B  C  B 
  • 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)

Species

Population in the site

Motivation

Group CODE Scientific Name S NP Size Unit Cat. Species Annex Other categories
     MinMax C|R|V|PIVVABCD
P  Anthemis chia          P            X 
P  Barlia robertiana          P          X   
P  Barlia robertiana          P            X 
P  Campanula cretica          P        X     
P  Centaurea raphanina          P        X     
B  A687Columba palumbus palumbus    4  6  p        X       
B  A687Columba palumbus palumbus    4  6  p              X 
P  Cyclamen creticum          P        X     
P  Filago aegaea ssp. aristata          P            X 
P  Lathyrus neurolobus          P      X       
P  Lathyrus neurolobus          P        X     
P  Limodorum abortivum ssp. abortivum          P            X 
P  Listera ovata          P            X 
P  Orchis corallina          P            X 
P  Orchis italica          P          X   
P  Orchis italica          P            X 
P  Orchis laxiflora ssp. laxiflora          P            X 
P  Orchis pauciflora          P          X   
P  Orchis pauciflora          P            X 
P  Polygala venulosa          P            X 
P  Stachys arvensis          P            X 
P  Tulipa cretica          P        X     
  • 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

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4.1 General site character

Habitat class % Cover

Total Habitat Cover

0

Other Site Characteristics

The site (West Crete), is a mountainous area, beginning at Elos on the north, and includes in a south direction the mountains of Dikaiost (1181m), Tsounaras (1102 m) and Kalivaki (1010 m). The mountainous vegetation is mainly phryganic, dominated by the shrubby perennials sarcopoterium spinosum, Erica manipuliflora, Genista acanthoclada and Cistis spp. There are the characteristic of west Crete wet dense matorrals formations with Arbutus unedo and Erica arborea on non - limestone substrate. One of the rare chestnut (Castanea sativa) grove in Crete is situated near the Elos settlement. Hygrophyllous vegetations of Oriental Planes or Nerium oleander occupy the intermittently river of Thergi gorge. Olea europea groves occupy a little part of the south part of the site.

4.2 Quality and importance

The site is important for species characteristic of Mediterranean scrub. The site includes important bird areas such as Koutroulis mount, areas with endemic plant species (Dikaios mount and gorge), important caves (Agia Sofia) with stenoendemic invertebrates, as well as gorges, running waters and rare in Crete or characteristic plant formations, such as the chestnut groves and the Arbutus unedo maquis respectively. The site is also rich in cretan endemic snails (listed on section 3.3), many of them occurring only in western Crete.

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
RankThreats and pressures [code]Pollution (optional) [code]inside/outside [i|o|b]
MA01b
HA04b
MA05.01b
HC03.03b
LD01.01b
MD01.02b
ME01o
ME01.02b
MF03.01b
LF03.02b
LF04b
MF05.04b
LG04.01o
MJ01b
MK01.01b
Positive Impacts
RankActivities, management [code]Pollution (optional) [code]inside/outside [i|o|b]
ME01.02b

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

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5.1 Designation types at national and regional level:

Code Cover [%]
GR9528.76

5.2 Relation of the described site with other sites:

Designated at national or regional level:

Type code Site name Type Cover [%]
GR95Agiou Dikaiou - Vitsinias kai Elafonisou Dimon Inachoriou kai Pelekanon*28.76

Designated at international level:

Type Site name Type Cover [%]
Other Agiou Dikaiou - Vitsinias kai Elafonisou Dimon Inachoriou kai Pelekanon*28.76

6. SITE MANAGEMENT

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6.1 Body(ies) responsible for the site management:

Organisation:FOREST DIRECTORATE OF CHANIA
Address:
Email:

6.2 Management Plan(s):

An actual management plan does exist:

 Yes
No, but in preparation
X
No

 

7. MAP OF THE SITE

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