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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)

SITE	CY2000006
SITENAME	DASOS PAFOU

1. SITE IDENTIFICATION
2. SITE LOCATION
3. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
4. SITE DESCRIPTION
5. SITE PROTECTION STATUS
6. SITE MANAGEMENT
7. MAP OF THE SITE

1. SITE IDENTIFICATION

1.1 Type

1.2 Site code

CY2000006

1.3 Site name

DASOS PAFOU

1.4 First Compilation date

1999-12

1.5 Update date

2017-12

1.6 Respondent:

Name/Organisation:	Costas HadjipanayiotouDirector
Address:
Email:	director@environment.moa.gov.cy

1.7 Site indication and designation / classification dates

Date site classified as SPA:	2005-12
National legal reference of SPA designation	No information provided

2. SITE LOCATION

2.1 Site-centre location [decimal degrees]:

Longitude:	32.666700
Latitude:	35.016700

2.2 Area [ha]

60225.8500

2.3 Marine area [%]

0.0000

2.4 Sitelength [km] (optional):

240.00

2.5 Administrative region code and name

NUTS level 2 code	Region Name
CY00	Kypros / Kıbrıs

2.6 Biogeographical Region(s)

Mediterranean

(100.00 %)

3. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

3.1 Habitat types present on the site and assessment for them

Annex I Habitat types						Site assessment
Code	PF	NP	Cover [ha]	Cave [number]	Data quality	A\|B\|C\|D	A\|B\|C
						Representativity	Relative Surface	Conservation	Global
3260			0.3	0.00	P	C	C	B	B
3290			0.01	0.00	P	C	C	B	B
5220	X		0.36	0.00	M	C	C	C	C
5330			180.68	0.00	M	A	C	A	A
5420			439.65	0.00	M	A	C	A	A
6220	X		157.13	0.00	M	B	C	B	B
6420			0.18	0.00	M	C	C	B	B
8140			24.09	0.00	M	A	A	A	A
8220			6.08	0.00	M	A	C	A	A
8310			0	0.00	P	A	A	A	A
92A0			3.19	0.00	P	A	C	A	A
92C0			1246.68	0.00	G	A	A	A	A
92D0			18.07	0.00	M	A	C	A	A
9320			228.86	0.00	M	A	C	A	A
9390	X		2649.94	0.00	M	A	A	A	A
93A0			0.84	0.00	M	C	C	B	B
9540			54269.5	0.00	G	A	A	A	A
9590	X		602.26	0.00	G	A	A	A	A

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

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
						Min	Max				Pop.	Con.	Iso.	Glo.
B	A402	Accipiter brevipes			w				V		C	A	C	A
B	A085	Accipiter gentilis			p	60	75	p	C	G	A	A	C	A
B	A086	Accipiter nisus			w				R		C	A	C	A
B	A086	Accipiter nisus			r				V		C	A	C	A
B	A229	Alcedo atthis			c				C		C	A	C	A
B	A053	Anas platyrhynchos			c				R		C	A	C	A
B	A256	Anthus trivialis			c				R		C	A	C	A
B	A226	Apus apus			r				C		C	A	C	A
B	A227	Apus pallidus			r				C		C	A	C	A
P	2103	Arabis kennedyae			p	50	500	i	P	G	A	B	C	A
B	A029	Ardea purpurea			c				R		C	A	C	A
B	A024	Ardeola ralloides			c				R		C	A	C	A
B	A221	Asio otus			r				R		C	A	C	A
B	A403	Buteo rufinus			w				R		C	A	C	A
B	A403	Buteo rufinus			p				V		C	A	C	A
I	1078	Callimorpha quadripunctaria			p				P		A	A	B	A
B	A224	Caprimulgus europaeus			r				C		B	A	C	A
B	A368	Carduelis flammea			c				R		C	A	C	A
B	A365	Carduelis spinus			w				R		C	A	C	A
B	A469	Certhia brachydactyla dorotheae			p				C		A	A	A	A
B	A211	Clamator glandarius			c				C		C	A	C	A
B	A211	Clamator glandarius			r				V		C	A	C	A
B	A373	Coccothraustes coccothraustes			w				C		B	A	C	A
R	2447	Coluber cypriensis			p				R		A	A	C	A
B	A212	Cuculus canorus			c				C		C	A	C	A
B	A447	Emberiza caesia			c				C		C	A	B	A
B	A447	Emberiza caesia			r				C		C	A	B	A
B	A382	Emberiza melanocephala			r				R		C	A	C	A
B	A269	Erithacus rubecula			w				C		C	A	C	A
B	A103	Falco peregrinus			c				V		C	A	C	A
B	A321	Ficedula albicollis			c				R		C	A	C	A
B	A322	Ficedula hypoleuca			c				C		C	A	C	A
B	A442	Ficedula semitorquata			c				R		C	A	C	A
B	A359	Fringilla coelebs			c				C		C	A	C	A
B	A359	Fringilla coelebs			p				C		C	A	C	A
B	A360	Fringilla montifringilla			w				V		C	A	C	A
B	A078	Gyps fulvus			p				V		C	A	C	A
B	A093	Hieraaetus fasciatus			p	8	10	p	P	G	A	A	C	A
B	A439	Hippolais olivetorum			c				R		C	A	C	A
B	A438	Hippolais pallida			r				C		C	A	C	A
B	A252	Hirundo daurica			r				C		C	A	C	A
B	A251	Hirundo rustica			r				C		C	A	C	A
B	A022	Ixobrychus minutus			c				R		C	A	C	A
B	A233	Jynx torquilla			c				R		C	A	C	A
B	A338	Lanius collurio			c				C		C	A	C	A
B	A433	Lanius nubicus			c				C		B	A	B	A
B	A433	Lanius nubicus			r	500	1000	p	C	G	B	A	C	A
B	A246	Lullula arborea			c				C		C	A	C	A
B	A246	Lullula arborea			p	500	750	p	C	G	A	A	C	A
B	A271	Luscinia megarhynchos			c				R		C	A	C	A
B	A383	Miliaria calandra			r				C		C	A	C	A
M	1310	Miniopterus schreibersii			p				P	M	C	A	C	A
B	A280	Monticola saxatilis			c				R		C	A	C	A
B	A281	Monticola solitarius			c				R		C	A	C	A
B	A319	Muscicapa striata
M	1321	Myotis emarginatus			c		3	i	P	M	C	A	C	A
B	A023	Nycticorax nycticorax			c				R		C	A	C	A
B	A467	Oenanthe cypriaca			p	8000	12000	p	C	G	A	A	C	A
B	A278	Oenanthe hispanica			c				C		C	A	C	A
B	A435	Oenanthe isabellina			c				C		C	A	C	A
B	A277	Oenanthe oenanthe			c				C		C	A	C	A
B	A337	Oriolus oriolus			r				V		C	A	C	A
B	A337	Oriolus oriolus			c				R		C	A	C	A
M	4005	Ovis orientalis ophion			p	2000	3000	i		G	A	A	C	A
B	A470	Parus ater cypriotes			p				C		A	A	C	A
B	A355	Passer hispaniolensis			c				C		C	A	C	A
B	A355	Passer hispaniolensis			r				C		C	A	C	A
P	2210	Phlomis cypria			p				P		A	A	A	A
B	A273	Phoenicurus ochruros			w				C		C	A	C	A
B	A274	Phoenicurus phoenicurus			c				C		C	A	C	A
B	A315	Phylloscopus collybita			w				C		C	A	C	A
B	A315	Phylloscopus collybita			c				C		C	A	C	A
B	A314	Phylloscopus sibilatrix			c				C		C	A	C	A
B	A316	Phylloscopus trochilus			c				C		C	A	C	A
B	A266	Prunella modularis			w				C		C	A	C	A
B	A372	Pyrrhula pyrrhula			w				V		C	A	C	A
P	2096	Ranunculus kykkoensis									A	A	A	A
B	A317	Regulus regulus			w				R		B	A	C	A
M	1304	Rhinolophus ferrumequinum			p				P	M
M	1303	Rhinolophus hipposideros			p				P	M	B	A	C	B
M	4002	Rousettus aegyptiacus			p				R		C	A	C	A
B	A155	Scolopax rusticola			w				R		C	A	C	A
B	A210	Streptopelia turtur			r				C		C	A	C	A
B	A210	Streptopelia turtur			c				C		C	A	C	A
B	A311	Sylvia atricapilla			c				C		C	A	C	A
B	A310	Sylvia borin			c				C		C	A	C	A
B	A304	Sylvia cantillans			c				R		C	A	C	A
B	A309	Sylvia communis			c				R		C	A	C	A
B	A308	Sylvia curruca			c				R		C	A	C	A
B	A306	Sylvia hortensis			c				R		C	A	C	A
B	A468	Sylvia melanothorax			p	4000	7000	p	C	G	B	A	C	A
B	A307	Sylvia nisoria			c				R		C	A	C	A
B	A440	Sylvia rueppelli			c				R		C	A	C	A
B	A286	Turdus iliacus			w				C		C	A	C	A
B	A283	Turdus merula			w				C		C	A	C	A
B	A285	Turdus philomelos			w				C		C	A	C	A
B	A284	Turdus pilaris			w				C		C	A	C	A
B	A282	Turdus torquatus			w				R		C	A	C	A
B	A287	Turdus viscivorus			w				C		C	A	C	A
B	A213	Tyto alba
B	A232	Upupa epops			r				C		C	A	C	A

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
					Min	Max		C\|R\|V\|P	IV	V	A	B	C	D
B	A411	Alectoris chukar						P					X
B	A218	Athene noctua						P					X
P		Barlia robertiana						P					X
A	1201	Bufo viridis						P					X
I		Calosoma sycophanta						P						X
B	A366	Carduelis cannabina						P					X
B	A363	Carduelis chloris						P					X
I		Charaxes jasius						P						X
B	A289	Cisticola juncidis						P					X
R	1280	Coluber jugularis						P					X
R	1285	Coluber nummifer						P					X
B	A206	Columba livia						P					X
B	A208	Columba palumbus						P						X
B	A350	Corvus corax						P					X
R	1228	Cyrtopodion kotschyi						P					X
P		Datisca cannabina						P						X
R	2439	Eumeces schneideri						P					X
B	A096	Falco tinnunculus						P					X
B	A244	Galerida cristata						P					X
A	2362	Hyla savignyi						P					X
P		Limodorum abortivum						P					X
R	2466	Malpolon monspessulanus						P					X
M	1322	Myotis nattereri			12	20	i	P	X				X
P		Neotinea maculata						P					X
P		Orchis quadripunctata						P					X
P		Orchis sancta						P					X
P	2207	Origanum cordifolium						P				X
I		Orthetrum chrysostigma						P						X
B	A330	Parus major						P					X
M	2016	Pipistrellus kuhlii						P	X				X
P		Platanthera chlorantha						P					X
M	1329	Plecotus austriacus						P					X
I		Pontia chloridice						P						X
B	A250	Ptyonoprogne rupestris						P					X
A	1212	Rana ridibunda						P					X
P		Serapias vomeracea						P					X
B	A361	Serinus serinus						P					X
P		Spiranthes spiralis						P					X
B	A303	Sylvia conspicillata						R					X
R	2010	Vipera lebetina						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

4.1 General site character

Habitat class	% Cover
N06	0.00
N07	0.00
N08	1.00
N09	0.00
N10	0.00
N15	1.00
N16	2.00
N17	91.00
N18	5.00
N19	0.00
N22	0.00
N23	0.00
Total Habitat Cover	100

Other Site Characteristics

The site Dasos Pafou is situated at the northwest part of Troodos range. Its boundaries more or less coincide with the boundaries of the Main State Forest of Dasos Pafou. It covers a large area from near sea level up to the peak of Tripylos at 1,352 m. It is a woodland, mountainous landscape with numerous rivers and streams dissecting the generally steep or very steep slopes.Geology: the substrate of the site is predominantly (more than 80 %) composed of diabase rocks of the Troodos ophiolite which is flanked by diabase dykes and pillow lavas (upper and lower).Climate: The mean yearly rainfall of the area is 1060 mm and the mean maximum monthly rainfall, which occurs during November, is 264 mm. The mean daily maximum temperature (August) is 33.6 °C, the mean daily minimum temperature (December) 3.9 °C, the highest maximum temperature (August) is 39.5 °C, the lowest minimum temperature (December) is -1°C and the minimum ground temperature (December) is 2.6° C with 8 frost days per year.The dominant vegetation is Pinus brutia forest (habitat type 9540), covering the best part of the site and ranging from the lowlands almost up to the top. The lower pine zone, from sea-level up to about 700-800 m, has a thermo-Mediterranean sclerophyllous understorey mainly composed of Olea europaea, Pistacia lentiscus, Pistacia terebinthus, Quercus coccifera, Rhamnus oleoides ssp. graecus and Rhamnus alaternus, Arbutus andrachne, Genista fasselata ssp. fasselata. Typical such formations are, for example, found at the northwestrn part of the site (Agios Merkourios) and towatds Gyalia. Sometimes Styrax officinalis, Acer obtusifolium and at disturbed sites Rhus coriaria have a significant participation in the understorey. Phlomis cypria is abundant in the pine forest of the western part of the site. Origanum dubium is sometimes common in the phryganic understorey of the pine forest at the western part of the site, at the area of Karkavas and at other places. At certain parts Arbutus andrachne is abundant and at burned sites it may dominate in shrubs along with Genista fasselata ssp. fasselata. Pine regeneration occurs at many but not all of these communities. There are maquis formations developing at large openings of the pine forest (not mapped). Such are the ones at wetter places near streams where Myrtus communis is common and those at the area of Aptoulina near Lysos village, characterised by the participation of Phillyrea latifolia (it only occurs here and on Pentadactylos range in Cyprus). At the mid altitudes there can be found isolated Quercus infectoria trees at forest openings. There is only one Quercus infectoria stand (habitat type 93A0), located at Agios Theodoros river near the forest station of Stavros tis Psokas. At 400 m Quercus alnifolia appears, scattered at first but gradually becoming more abundant and above 700-800 m it often dominates the understorey.Pure Quercus alnifolia scrub and low forest (habitat type 9390) develops in large patches at the higher altitudes of the eastern part of the site and at a lesser extend at the central part and at the surrounding high peaks. At these altitudes the forest is sometimes a mixture (at various degrees) of Pinus brutia and Quercus alnifolia or Q. alnifolia scrub develops at pine forest openings. It should be noted that Quercus alnifolia seems to be capable of establishing on screes and functioning as a stabiliser.At Tripylos there develops the unique endemic cedar forest of Cyprus. Cedrus brevifolia occupies the peak area but scattered small stands occur at the surrounding peaks, too. The main understorey component is Quercus alnifolia while Juniperus oxycedrus occurs very scarsely. At the margins of Tripylos forest mixed communities with Pinus brutia develop and at certain sites Pinus forest patches alternate with Cedrus forest patches. These areas are mapped as a mixture of habitats 9540 and 9590.Thermo-Mediterranean sclerophyllous shrubs, of various types develop at the northern and at a lesser extend at the southern and western lower parts of the site. The most common type is the Olea europaea-Pistacia lentiscus maquis (habitat type 9320) with the participation of Pistacia terebinthus, Quercus coccifera and Genista fasselata ssp. fasselata. At the southern part of the site Quercus coccifera ssp. calliprinos, usually very high 4-5 m, is dominant along with Pistacia terebinthus, Styrax officinalis, Crataegus azarolus var. aronia, Genista fasselata ssp. fasselata and Ptilostemon chamaepeuce var. cyprius. This community may belong to Quercetalia ilicis (this needs further investigation).Genista fassellata ssp. fasselata brush (habitat type 5330) and phrygana (habitat type 5420) mainly with Cistus spp. develop at few sites, sometimes in large pine forest or maquis openings. Communities with annuals and grasses (habitat type 6220) with Hyparrhenia hirta, Avena spp., Bromus spp., Vicia hybrida etc. occur mainly in mosaics with thin pine forest at the northeastern part of the site. At the same area there are small stands of Ziziphus lotus (habitat type 5220) growing among shrubs of Cistus spp., Phagnalon rupestre, Crataegus azarolus var. aronia, Noaea mucronata and Asparagus stipularis.The streams and the rivers of the site are flanked by riparian forests of various types. The commonest ones are the oriental plane forests (habitat type 92C0) with Platanus orientalis and Alnus orientalis. Common species in these communities are Salix alba, Nerium oleander and Laurus nobilis. The latter forms dense stands at the banks of Moumouros river. Salix alba galleries (habitat type 92A0) and residual alluvial forests with Alnus orientalis (habitat type 91E0) develop along Stavros tis Psokas river at the western edge of the site. At the same place there is a stand of Quercus infectoria. At few spot along streams there are thermo-Mediterranean galleries (habitat type 92D0) mainly with Nerium oleander and sometimes with Tamarix. The shaded water flushed rocks are at several places, such as Kokkinokremnos, covered by Adiantum capillus-veneris communities (habitat type CY03). At places with permanent water flow at Platys Potamos, Poramos Agias, Xeros Potamos at Kafizides, Potamos tou Kampou and Limnitis Potamos the narrow muddy zone along the banks there are communities with thick Equisetum ramosissimum, Mentha longifolia, Pulicaria dysenterica ssp. uliginosa, Plantago lanceolata, Plantago major, Melissa officinalis, Carex pendula, Campanula peregrina (Habitat type 6420). A special community with the rare in Cyprus Datisca cannabina along with Polygonum lapathifolium develops at the muddy zone near Kafizides dam (habitat type 3290). In the water at Platys Potamos, Xeros Potamos, Vrodisia, Potamos tou Kampou and Limnitis Potamos there are Apion nodiflori floating communities with Nasturtium officinale, Apium nodiflorum, Veronica anagallis-aquatica (habitat type CY07).Chasmophyic communities on diabase (habitat type 8220) occur at steep rock faces at various places. They are characterised by the species Ptilostemon chamaepeuce var. cyprius, Arabis puprurea, Micromeria chionistrae, Sedum cyprium, Cheilanthes pteridioides, Asplenium ceterach. Origanum cordifolium is a common chasmophyte at the steep cliffs along the rivers of Roudias and Kafizides and their tributaries.Screes with Geranium purpureum, Papaver purpureomarginatum, Briza humilis, Cheilanthes pteridioides, Lindbergella sintenisii, Clematis cirrhosa and rarely Arum rupicola (Habitat type 8140) are widespread on the mountain slopes of the site.

4.2 Quality and importance

Dasos Pafou comprises extended natural habitats hosting a large number of flora and fauna species. The quality of the landscape regarding its conservation status, naturalness and continuity is a prominent element of the ecological value of the site.In detail, the elements of the ecological quality and importance of the site are the following:1) The site includes the most extended continuous forest ecosystem in Cyprus with the largest pine forest on the island, the unique endemic cedar forest (a priority habitat) and several other forest habitats. In addition, a variety of riparian and riverine habitats, among them some of the most representative plane forests, develop at the rivers and streams which dissect the site.The site offers a habitat to 64 important plant species, 45 of them endemic. Among them, 3 of the accepted new additions to Annex II 92/43/EEC, Ranunculus kykkoensis, Phlomis cypria and Arabis kennedyae (priority species). Ranunculus kykkoensis is a local endemic to Dasos Pafou, occuring mainly in shaded rocky habitats in Kykkos-Kampos area, Mavroi Gkremoi and along the road from Kykkos to Cedar Valley. A subpopulation of Arabis kennediae (around 1/5 of its known total population) has recently been found in Cedar Valley (otherwise it only occurs in Troodos National Forest Park). The largest population of Phlomis cypria in Cyprus occurs in the site. In particular, it occurs with its variety P. cypria var. occidentalis around 75 % of the population of which is found in south-western part of the site. There is one more local endemic to the site, the recently described Erysimum kykkoticum which has a total of around 1000 individuals in only 3 subpopulations and can be considered vulnerable (new IUCN criteria).2) The avifauna of the site includes 96 species and due to its importance the site has been proposed as a Specieal Protection Area (SPA). Dasos Pafou supports the highest number of breeding Hieraaetus fasciatus and Accipiter gentilis. A corridor crossing Dasos Pafou from north to south is used by the raptors. In addition, the springs of Tripylos area consist one of the 2 areas found in Cyprus which vultures use for drinking. It must be mentioned that 3 bird species which used to live in the site, Aegypius monachus (a regular visitor), Gyps fulvus and apparently Aquila heliaca (a rare migratory bird) have now disappeared. The site supports considerable populations of endemic species, such as Otus scops cyprius and the Annex I 79/409/EEC species (accepted new additions) Certhia brachydactyla dorotheae, Oenanthe cupriaca, Sylvia melanothorax, Parus ater cypriotes. It also supprots populations of another 22 Annex I species, such as Lanius nubicus which occurs in large numbers. It is a breeding area for a number of important bird species such as Muscicapa striata, Upupa epops, Ptionoprocne rupestris, Troglodytes troglodytess, Garrulus glandarius glaszneri. Notably there has been recorded the one and only nest of Accipiter nisus in Cyprus.3) The site is the sole most important biotope of the endemic Ovis orientalis ophion (=Ovis gmelini ophion) (Cyprus mouflon, accepted new addition to Annex II 92/43/EEC), supporting almost the whole of its population in Cyprus. Cyprus mouflon lives in the forest and at the forest margins.4) Dasos Pafou apparently supports the largest population of Coluber cypriensis (an accepted new addition to Annex II 92/43/EEC as a priority species) in Cyprus. According to observations the species during the summer is found at river beds and in the canopy of Platanus and Alnus trees while in spring and at the beginning of summer it is found on mountain slopes, mainly in Cistus phrygana.5) The fauna of the site includes another 7 important species of mammals (one of them an accepted new addition to Annex II) and 15 important species of amphibians and reptiles. Also a total of 129 important invertebrate species have been recorded in the site including 84 endemic insects and one of the few populations of the Annex II 92/43/EEC priority species Callimoprha quadripunctata in Cyprus. Also, the largest population of Potamon potamon cyprius in Cyprus lives in the rivers of the site.Other Important Species with Motivation D (3.3, 3.4)Cyprinia gracilis, a species with distribution in Cyprus and Turkey, is protected by the Bern Convention.According to the IUCN-WCMC database (1997) of threatened plants: Arum rupicola is rare; the endemics Euphorbia veneris, Ferulago cypria, Nepeta troodi, Sedum cyprium, Acinos exiguus are rare, Cedrus brevifolia is vulnerable and Allium willeanum is threatened of indeterminate degree. Onosma mitis, Phlomis lunariifolia and Phytolacca pruinosa are subendemic species occuring in Cyprus and Turkey.Papaver purpureomarginatum is a species with distribution in Cyprus, Greece and Turkey which in Cyprus occurs only on the screes of Dasos Pafou.Datisca cannabina is a species of wet habitats, rare in Cyprus, vulnerable at world level (according to the IUCN-WCMC database) and included in the CORINE checklist of threatened plants. Within the site it has been found in wet grasslands at Gerakies dam, Kafizides dam and Kokkinokremos.Corvus corax used to be common in Cyprus but today it should be considered threatened since few pairs have remained on the island. Columba palumbus is a game species whose populations are apparently decreasing and its hunting is under periodic ban (during breeding season).Potamon potamios is a freshwater crab protected by the narional legislation (Fisheries Law CAP 135 Regulations 273/90).Chalcophora detrita, Acmaeodera quadrifaria, Acmaeodera quadrizonata, Adelocera pygmaeus, Agriotes ludbergi, Anastrangalia montana, Anthaxia cylindrica, Anthaxia lucens phoenica, Anthaxia perrini, Purpuricenus longevittatus nudicolis, Broscus nobilis, Sphodromantis viridis, Polyctesis rhois, Pogonocherus anatolicus, Morion olympicus, Dicronychus merkli, Cryptalus parreysi, Buprestis humeralis, Calchaenesthes oblongomaculatus, Cerambyx welensi are in Cyprus at the margins of their area of distribution. Epallage fatime is a threatened taxon according to Van Tol & Verdonk (1988) which in Cyprus is at the margins of its area of distribution. Libelloides macaronius is an important taxon (Koomen & van Helsdinger, 1996) determinative for ecosystem balance and it is also threatened (Collins & Wells, 1987) listed on the European Red List of Globally Threatened Animals and Plants and on the CORINE (1991) threatened species list Libythea celtis, Caliaeschna microstigma are rare taxa (isolated and local to restricted geographic areas or biotopes) and in Cyprus at the margins of their area of distribution. Calosoma sycophanta Lycaena thersamon, Chilades trochylus are threatened taxa according to Heath (1981). Orthetrum chrysostigma is a threatened taxon according to Van Tol & Verdonk (1988) which in Cyprus is at the margins of its area of distribution. Pontia chloridice is an important (Koomen & van Helsdinger, 1996) and threatened (Heath, 1981) taxon listed on the CORINE (1991) threatened species list. Empusa fasciata is an important (Koomen & van Helsdinger, 1996) and threatened taxon listed on the European Red List of Globally Threatened Animals and Plants. Rhesus serricolis, Mesoprionus besikanus, Charaxes jasius are rare taxa (isolated and local to restricted geographic areas or biotopes). Phaenops chalcea is a rare taxon (recently discovered in Cyprus). Uloma cyprea, Pendoton bidens sulcifrons, Acmaeodera guillebeaui, Blaps splichali, Spheniscosomus cuneiformis, Stenosis sulcata are subendemic taxa (endemic to Cyprus and neighbouring countries). Ypthima asterope is a rare taxon (isolated and local to restricted geographic areas or biotopes) and in Cyprus at the margins of its area of distribution.Notes: The snake Macrovipera lebetina lebetina is included in section 3.3 as Vipera lebetina.

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
Rank	Threats and pressures [code]	Pollution (optional) [code]	inside/outside [i\|o\|b]
L	A01		o
L	A01		i
M	A04		b
L	A07		i
L	A08		b
M	B		i
M	B01		b
L	B01.02		i
M	B02.01		i
L	B02.02		b
L	B02.03		i
H	B02.04		b
M	C01		i
M	C01.01		b
M	C03.03		b
L	D01.01		i
H	D01.02		b
M	D02.01		b
L	D04.02		b
L	E01		o
L	E01.01		o
M	E01.02		o
L	F03.01		b
M	F03.02		i
L	F03.02.01		i
M	F03.02.02		i
H	F03.02.03		b
L	F04		i
L	G01.02		i
H	G01.03		b
M	G01.08		b
L	G02		b
L	G02.08		i
L	G05.01		i
L	H06.01		i
H	J01		b
L	J02		i
M	J02.07		b
L	J02.11		i
L	K01.01		i

Positive Impacts
Rank	Activities, management [code]	Pollution (optional) [code]	inside/outside [i\|o\|b]
M	A01		o
M	B		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

4.4 Ownership (optional)

No information provided

4.5 Documentation (optional)

Iezekiel S., Makris C., Antoniou A., (2004), Important Bird Areas of European Union Importance in Cyprus, published by BirdLife Cyprus, 2004.IACO Environmental and Water Consultants Ltd & Πτηνολογικός Σύνδεσμος Κύπρου (2016). Ετοιμασία Στόχων Διατήρησης & Διαχειριστικών Σχεδίων για τις Ζώνες Ειδικής Προστασίας (ΖΕΠ) που έχουν καθοριστεί στην Κύπρο σύμφωνα με την Οδηγία 2009/147/ΕΚ (Αρ. Διαγωνισμού 13.25.006.02.02). Υπηρεσία Θήρας & Πανίδας, Υπουργείο Εσωτερικών, 1453 Λευκωσία.

Link(s):http://www.moa.gov.cy/moa/environment/environmentnew.nsf/index_gr/index_gr?opendocument

5. SITE PROTECTION STATUS

5.1 Designation types at national and regional level (optional):

Code	Cover [%]
CY02	90.00
CY99	1.00
CY04	6.00
CY05	91.00

5.2 Relation of the described site with other sites (optional):

Designated at national or regional level:

Type code	Site name	Type	Cover [%]
	Mavri Gremmi	+	5.00
	IBA: DASOS PAFOU - STAVROS TIS PSOKAS	+	0.00
CY05	A/A 5728	+	0.00
CY05	A/A 6036	+	0.00
CY02	DASOS PAFOU	*	0.00
CY04	MAVROI KREMOI, PAFOS	+	4.00
CY05	A/A 5012	/	0.00
CY04	TRIPYLOS	+	1.00
CY05	A/A 5684	+	0.00
CY05	A/A 6195	+	0.00
CY05	A/A 6202	+	0.00
CY99	GKREMMOI TSIERIKAS KAI CHANOUTARIDES	*	1.00
CY05	A/A 6143	+	0.00
CY05	DASOS PAFOU	+	91.00
CY05	A/A 5390	+	0.00
CY05	A/A 6145	+	0.00

Designated at international level:

Type	Site name	Type	Cover [%]
Other	Mavri Gremmi	+	5.00
Other	IBA: DASOS PAFOU - STAVROS TIS PSOKAS	+	0.00

5.3 Site designation (optional)

No information provided

6. SITE MANAGEMENT

6.1 Body(ies) responsible for the site management:

Organisation:	Department of Environment
Address:
Email:	director@environment.moa.gov.cy

Organisation:	Game and Fauna Services
Address:
Email:	wildlife.thira@cytanet.com.cy

6.2 Management Plan(s):

An actual management plan does exist:

X	Yes	Name: Δ.Σ. Περιοχής Natura 2000 ‘Δάσος Πάφου‘ Link: http://www.moi.gov.cy/moi/Wildlife/wildlife_new.nsf/All/6D33B5DB087AA3C6C22580E60031B10C?OpenDocument
	No, but in preparation
	No

6.3 Conservation measures (optional)

No information provided

7. MAP OF THE SITE

INSPIRE ID:

Map delivered as PDF in electronic format (optional)

Yes

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. SITE IDENTIFICATION

1.1 Type

1.2 Site code

1.3 Site name

1.4 First Compilation date

1.5 Update date

1.6 Respondent:

1.7 Site indication and designation / classification dates

2. SITE LOCATION

2.1 Site-centre location [decimal degrees]:

2.2 Area [ha]

2.3 Marine area [%]

2.4 Sitelength [km] (optional):

2.5 Administrative region code and name

2.6 Biogeographical Region(s)

3. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

3.1 Habitat types present on the site and assessment for them

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

3.3 Other important species of flora and fauna (optional)

Species

Population in the site

Motivation

4. SITE DESCRIPTION

4.1 General site character

Total Habitat Cover

Other Site Characteristics

4.2 Quality and importance

4.3 Threats, pressures and activities with impacts on the site

4.4 Ownership (optional)

4.5 Documentation (optional)

5. SITE PROTECTION STATUS

5.1 Designation types at national and regional level (optional):

5.2 Relation of the described site with other sites (optional):

5.3 Site designation (optional)

6. SITE MANAGEMENT

6.1 Body(ies) responsible for the site management:

6.2 Management Plan(s):

6.3 Conservation measures (optional)

7. MAP OF THE SITE

SITE DISPLAY