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 | CY5000010 |
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| SITENAME | ZONI EIDIKIS PROSTASIAS CHA - POTAMI |
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. SITE IDENTIFICATION
Back to top1.1 Type
1.2 Site code
1.3 Site name
| ZONI EIDIKIS PROSTASIAS CHA - POTAMI |
1.4 First Compilation date
1.5 Update date
1.6 Respondent:
| Name/Organisation: | Costas HadjipanayiotouDirectorDepartment of Environment |
| Address: |
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| Email: | director@environment.moa.gov.cy |
1.7 Site indication and designation / classification dates
| Date site classified as SPA: | 2007-10 |
| National legal reference of SPA designation |
No information provided
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2. SITE LOCATION
Back to top2.1 Site-centre location [decimal degrees]:
| Longitude: | 32.764200 |
| Latitude: | 34.786100 |
2.2 Area [ha]
2.3 Marine area [%]
2.4 Sitelength [km] (optional):
2.5 Administrative region code and name
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NUTS level 2 code
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Region Name
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| CY00 | Kypros / Kıbrıs |
2.6 Biogeographical Region(s)
3. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Back to top3.1 Habitat types present on the site and assessment for them
No habitat types are reported for the site
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
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Habitat class
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% Cover
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Total Habitat Cover | 0 |
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Other Site Characteristics
| Zoni Eidikis Prostasias Cha-Potami is situated at the southeast boundary of Pafos District and in the western part of Lemesos disctict. About 65% of the site lies within eparchia Lemesou (Lemesos district) and the rest in eparchia Pafou (Pafos district). For the sites boundary see map. The river-course (Cha-Potami) is mostly curvy and at many places the riverbed is fairly narrow with steep and very high sides. It is a relatively undistrurbed mixed habitat with trees, maquis as well as phrygana vegetation. Olea and Ceratonia forest (Habitat type 9320) is the dominant vegetation on the slopes along the river. Olea europaea is the dominant species, Ceratonia siliqua and Pistacia lentiscus are also common. The upper part of the riverbed is dominated by Oriental plane woods (Habitat type 92C0). At the lower part, which is much narrower and gorge like, the vegetation alternates between riparian plane forest and galleries of Nerium oleander and Tamarix (Habitat type 92D0). Platanus orientalis and Nerium oleander dominate locally but at places, where the riverbed is narrow and there is water accumulation, Alnus orentalis and Salix alba are dominant. At a few spots with stagnant water Chara sp. and Nasturtium officinale (Habitat type 3140) are found. On small, moist rock faces along the river there are small communities of Adiantutum capillus-veneris. |
4.2 Quality and importance
| The site is one of the most remote, less affected by humans, island wide and extends along CHA POTAMI River from a few Kms from the coast, up to about 20 Kms inland. The river usually has a permanent flow, thus supporting a rich flora and fauna. The extensive, steep cliff formations along the river offer good nesting habitat for Buteo rufinus that is recorded with 4-5 pairs at the site. Bonellis eagles breed on the site as well (1 pair) whereas on the higher parts of the site, Hierraaetus fasciatus from neighboring forest areas use this rich ecosystem for forage. Falco peregrinus breeds along the river highest cliffs (2-3 pairs). Gyps fulvus use the area for forage since on CHA POTAMI site livestock grazing is a traditional practice. In the past the site had one of G. fulvus breeding sites. The site is vital as it is used by vultures crossing the area of their main colony site in Episkopi cliffs to the interior of the island. Within the site, in the vicinity of DORA village there is a vulture restaurant constructed and operated by the Game Fund. Other important Annex I species that breed in high densities in the area are Lanius nubicus, Emberiza caesia, Sylvia melanothorax, Oenanthe cypriaca and Coracias garullus. Migrating raptors use the site as a migrating corridor in high numbers during their fall migration, especially Pernis apivorus, B. vulpinus and also F. vespertinus. Shrikes are regularly observed in high numbers during migration, especially L. minor, L. senator (also a migrant breeder at the site), L. collurio. Important resident species (non Annex I) include Accipiter gentilis, Falco subbuteo, Alectoris chukar and Francolinus francolinus. The site has also been designated by the Game Fund as one of the important migrating bird corridors. |
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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| H | A04 | | i |
| H | B | | i |
| H | C03.02 | | b |
| H | C03.03 | | b |
| H | D02.01 | | b |
| H | D02.09 | | i |
| H | E01.01 | | i |
| H | E01.02 | | i |
| M | F03.01 | | i |
| H | F03.02.03 | | i |
| H | G01 | | i |
| H | G02.01 | | i |
| M | G02.10 | | i |
| H | J01.01 | | b |
| H | J02.05 | | i |
| H | K01.01 | | i |
| L | L09 | | b |
| Positive Impacts |
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| Rank | Activities, management [code] | Pollution (optional) [code] | inside/outside [i|o|b] |
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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)
| Christodoulou C.S. (Ed)., Georghiou K., Dimopoulos P., Legakis A., Makris Ch., Iezekiel S. A., Themistocleous C., Panagiotou Ch. 2001. NATURA 2000 Standard Data Form CY4000002: Cha-Potami. Printout from Database BIOCYPRUS.Cyprus Ornithological Society (Ptinologikos Sindesmos Kiprou). Annual Reports, 1997 - 2007.David A. Bannerman & W. Mary Bannerman. Birds of Cyprus. 1958. Printed by Oliver and Boyd Ltd., Edinburgh., 385 pp.David J. Whaley and J. C. Dawes. 2003. Cyprus Breeding Birds Atlas. Cyprus., 40pp.Game Fund Service, unpublished data on ornithology and counts in Cyprus. 1999 2007.Hellicar, M. 2004, Poulia kai georgia stin Kipro, Ptinologikos Sindesmos Kiprou. 24 pp. (Birds and Agriculture in Cyprus. Birdlife Cyprus publication).Kassinis N. 2007. Long-legged Buzzard breeding distribution and abundance in Cyprus. 17th International Conference of the European Bird Census Council, Bird Numbers 2007 Monitoring for Conservation and Management, 17-22 April 2007, Chiavenna, Italy.Kourtellarides L. 1998. Breeding Birds of Cyprus with check-list of the birds of Cyprus. Bank of Cyprus Group and Cyprus Ornithological Society. Nicosia, Cyprus. p. 299.Panayides P. 2005. Sisxetismos kai ensomatosi ton simperasmaton tis diaskepsis pou egine sto Bergen-Op-Zoom (25 Xronia tis Odigias gia ta Agria Ptina (Odigia 79/409/EEC) me ton xorotaksiko sxediasmo tis ipaithrou. Tameio Thiras, Ipourgeio Esoterikon. 27pp. (Report for the adoption and integration of the Conclusions of the Bergen-Op-Zoom Meeting (25 Years of the Birds Directive 79/409/EEC) with Cyprus countryside planning, Game Fund - Ministry of the Interior).Panayides, P. 2005. Six aspects of land use and development activity that result in adverse effects to Cypriot wildlife resources. In Proceedings of the XXVth International Congress of the International Union of Game Biologists IUGB and the IXth International Symposium Perdix, Vol. II, November 2005, 182-196.Peter Flint & Peter Stewart. The Birds of Cyprus, British Ornithologists Union, (Second Edition), 1992. ISBN 090 744 61 40., 234 pp.Tameio Thiras. 2006 Xartis perasmaton dieleusis apodimitikon ptinon apo tin Kipro. Ipourgeio Esoterikon. (Map of bird migrating corridors in Cyprus. Game Fund, Ministry of the Interior).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. |
http://www.moa.gov.cy/moa/environment/environmentnew.nsf/page12_gr/page12_gr?OpenDocument
5. SITE PROTECTION STATUS
Back to top5.1 Designation types at national and regional level (optional):
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Code
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Cover [%]
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| CY05 | 15.00 |
| CY01 | 20.00 |
5.2 Relation of the described site with other sites (optional):
Designated at national or regional level:
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Type code
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Site name
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Type
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Cover [%]
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| CY05 | | + | 15.00 |
| CY01 | | + | 20.00 |
5.3 Site designation (optional)
No information provided
6. SITE MANAGEMENT
Back to top6.1 Body(ies) responsible for the site management:
| Organisation: | Game and Fauna Services |
| Address: | |
| Email: | wildlife.thira@cytanet.com.cy |
| Organisation: | Department of Environment |
| Address: | |
| Email: | director@environment.moa.gov.cy |
6.2 Management Plan(s):
An actual management plan does exist:
6.3 Conservation measures (optional)
| Management of the state forest is made according to the forest law which concerns the management of all the Minor State Forests. |
7. MAP OF THE SITE
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| Map delivered as PDF in electronic format (optional) |
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