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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

B

1.2 Site code

GR1140003

1.3 Site name

PERIOCHI ELATIA, PYRAMIS KOUTRA

1.4 First Compilation date

1995-01

1.5 Update date

2020-07

1.6 Respondent:

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

1.7 Site indication and designation / classification dates

Date site proposed as SCI:1996-08
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

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2.1 Site-centre location [decimal degrees]:

Longitude:24.274887
Latitude:41.520330

2.2 Area [ha]

7215.8100

2.3 Marine area [%]

0.0000

2.4 Sitelength [km] (optional):


No information provided

2.5 Administrative region code and name

NUTS level 2 code Region Name
GR11Anatoliki Makedonia, Thraki

2.6 Biogeographical Region(s)

Mediterranean (0.00 %)

3. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

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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
      RepresentativityRelative SurfaceConservationGlobal
3290  info      0  0.00  G         
6230  info  X     38.0412  0.00  G  B  C  B  B 
62A0  info      21.7094  0.00  G  C  C  C  C 
6430  info      13.7567  0.00  G  A  B  C  A 
9110  info      276.656  0.00  G  A  C  A  A 
9130  info      456.898  0.00  G  A  C  A  A 
91CA  info      2350.03  0.00  G  A  A  C  A 
91M0  info      175.895  0.00  G  A  C  A  A 
9280  info      31.5653  0.00  G  A  C  A  A 
9410  info      3759.32  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
      MinMax  Pop.Con.Iso.Glo.
F5263Barbus strumicae    p        C  DD  B  A  C  A 
A1193Bombina variegata    p        R  M  C  A  C  A 
I1083Lucanus cervus    p  1    i    M  C  B  A  B 
M1355Lutra lutra    p        R  DD  C  A  C  A 
M1323Myotis bechsteinii    p        P  DD  D  A  A  A 
I1037Ophiogomphus cecilia    p  4    i    M  C  B  A  B 
M1354Ursus arctos    p  6  7  i  P  G  B  A  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
I  Agrodiaetus ripartii    1    i              X 
I  Anax imperator    3    i              X 
R  Anguis fragilis          C          X   
R  Anguis fragilis          C      X       
I  Boloria euphrosyne    5    i              X 
A  2361Bufo bufo          R          X   
A  2361Bufo bufo          R      X       
M  1352Canis lupus        i  P             
M  1352Canis lupus        i  P      X       
M  1352Canis lupus        i  P          X   
M  Capreolus capreolus          P      X       
M  Capreolus capreolus          P          X   
I  Carterocephalus palaemon          R      X       
M  2645Cervus elaphus          P      X       
I  Coenonympha glycerion          C            X 
I  Erebia aethiops          C      X       
M  1363Felis silvestris        i  P          X   
M  1363Felis silvestris        i  P      X       
M  1363Felis silvestris        i  P  X           
M  2616Glis glis          C      X       
M  2616Glis glis          C          X   
A  1203Hyla arborea          V  X           
A  1203Hyla arborea          V          X   
A  1203Hyla arborea          V      X       
R  1261Lacerta agilis          R      X       
R  1261Lacerta agilis          R          X   
R  1261Lacerta agilis          R  X           
R  1263Lacerta viridis          R      X       
R  1263Lacerta viridis          R          X   
R  1263Lacerta viridis          R  X           
M  Martes foina          P          X   
M  Martes foina          P      X       
M  Meles meles          P          X   
M  Meles meles          P      X       
M  1341Muscardinus avellanarius    49  49  grids1x1            X   
M  1341Muscardinus avellanarius    49  49  grids1x1        X       
M  1341Muscardinus avellanarius    49  49  grids1x1    X           
M  Mustela nivalis          P      X       
M  Mustela nivalis          P          X   
M  1328Nyctalus lasiopterus          R  X           
M  1328Nyctalus lasiopterus          R          X   
M  1328Nyctalus lasiopterus          R      X       
M  1331Nyctalus leisleri          R  X           
M  1331Nyctalus leisleri          R          X   
M  1331Nyctalus leisleri          R      X       
M  1312Nyctalus noctula          P  X           
M  1312Nyctalus noctula          P          X   
M  1312Nyctalus noctula          P      X       
M  1317Pipistrellus nathusii          P  X           
M  1317Pipistrellus nathusii          P      X       
M  1317Pipistrellus nathusii          P          X   
M  1309Pipistrellus pipistrellus          P  X           
M  1309Pipistrellus pipistrellus          P      X       
M  1309Pipistrellus pipistrellus          P          X   
M  5009Pipistrellus pygmaeus          P      X       
M  5009Pipistrellus pygmaeus          P          X   
M  5009Pipistrellus pygmaeus          P  X           
I  Plebejus pylaon    3    i              X 
R  1256Podarcis muralis          C          X   
R  1256Podarcis muralis          C  X           
R  1256Podarcis muralis          C      X       
I  Polyommatus andronicus    1    i        X       
A  1209Rana dalmatina          R      X       
A  1209Rana dalmatina          R          X   
A  1209Rana dalmatina          R  X           
A  1208Rana graeca          C      X       
A  1208Rana graeca          C  X           
A  1208Rana graeca          C          X   
A  1213Rana temporaria          C          X   
A  1213Rana temporaria          C      X       
A  1213Rana temporaria          C             
A  2351Salamandra salamandra          C      X       
A  2351Salamandra salamandra          C          X   
A  2353Triturus alpestris          R      X       
A  2353Triturus alpestris          R          X   
M  1332Vespertilio murinus          R  X           
M  1332Vespertilio murinus          R          X   
M  1332Vespertilio murinus          R      X       
R  Vipera berus          R      X       
R  Vipera berus          R          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
N061.00
N075.00
N081.56
N091.48
N100.66
N1611.74
N1778.56

Total Habitat Cover

100

Other Site Characteristics

The site belongs to the over-moist bioclimatic layer with cold winters. It is characterized by the presence of acid siliceous and metamorphic rocks. The relief is of great diversity with mild and steep slopes. It represents one of the most mountainous parts of the Nestos river watershed and is characterized by many small and big streams with continuous flow, all year round. The forests of the area reflect the intensive forest practices. The forests consist of mixed and pure stands of Picea abies, Pinus sylvestris, Fagus moesiaca and other broad leaved species. The east part of the area consists of warmer vegetation types with stands of Quercus dalechampii, Q. frainetto and Pinus nigra.

4.2 Quality and importance

The area is characterised by its rare flora and fauna. It represents the southest limit of the distribution of Picea abies, Pinus sylvestris and Fagus sylvatica. The "moor" areas found in the region are of great importance. The forests of Elatia are of the most important in Greece on a timber production point of view. The reference on Leuciscus cephalus is about the subspecies macedonicus. Concerning the wild plants, the quality of the site is indicated by the occurrence of other important taxa. Among them, 3 taxa are greek endemics, 2 taxa (Ranunculus fontanus, Viola stojanowii) are included in the WCMC and/or European Red Data list, 4 taxa (Gentiana cruciata, Lilium martagon, Picea abies ssp. abies, Sambucus racemosa) are protected by the Greek Presidental Decree (67/1981), 2 taxa (Stachys officinalis, Trifolium spadiceum) are rare in Greece and/or reach their extreme distribution limits in Northern Greece, 4 taxa (Allium melanantherum, Asperula aristata ssp. Nestia, Cirsium appendiculatum, Genista tinctoria) are Balkan endemics and one taxon (Silene roemeri) finds its main distribution area in the Balkan Peninsula extending also to Italy. There have also been recorded 5 reptile species and 7 species of amphibians not listed in Annex II.

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]
MA04.03i
LA04.03b
MA10.01b
HBo
HBi
MB01.02i
MD01.01i
HE01.04o
MF03.01b
LF03.01i
LF03.02.01i
MF03.02.03b
LF04i
MG01i
HJ02.05o
MJ03.02o
LK03.02i
LK03.06b
ML09b
LL09i
LL10i
LXb
Positive Impacts
RankActivities, management [code]Pollution (optional) [code]inside/outside [i|o|b]
MA04.02b
HBi
HBo
MB01.02i
HE01.04o
LF03.01i
MG01i
HJ02.05o
LL09i

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)

1) Brouziotis Th. Personal observation on Mammals, Reptiles & Invertebrates in Greece. (3.2.d)2) Gavalas N. & D. Koutsis. Personal observations on Lepidoptera in Greece. (3.3)3) Ichtiaroglou S. Personal observations on Lepidoptera in Greece. (3.3)4) Legakis,A. & Maragou, P. Eds. 2009. The Red Data Book of Endangered Animals of Greece (in Greek with English summary).Hellenic Zoological Society. Athens, pp 5285) Dixon, M. 1996. Parnassius apollo. In: IUCN 2013. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2013.16)Ichtiaroglou Van Swaay, C.A.M. , Warren, M.S. 1999. Red Data Book of European butterflies (Rhopalocera). Nature and Environment, No. 99, Council of Europe Publishing, Strasbourg. 7) Nakonieczny M, Kedziorski A, Michalczyk K. 2007. Apollo butterfly (Parnassius apollo L.) in Europe: its history, decline and perspectives of conservation. Functional Ecosystems and Communities 1: 5679.8) Todisco V, Gratton P, Cesaroni D, Sbordoni V. 2010. Phylogeography of Parnassius apollo: hints on taxonomy and conservation of a vulnerable glacial butterfly invader. Biological Journal of the Linnean Society 101: 169183.9) Pamperis, L.N. 2011. The Butterflies of Greece. Mpastas Plessas Publications10) Gozmany, L. 2012. The Lepidoptera of Greece and Cyprus. Fauna Graeciae. Hellenic Zoological Society11) Coutsis, J.G. and Ghavalas, N. 2001. The skippers and butterflies of the Greek part of the Rodopi massif (Lepidoptera: Hesperioidea & Papilionoidea). Phegea 29: 143-158.12) van Swaay, C., Wynhoff, I., Verovnik, R., Wiemers, M., Lopez Munguira, M., Maes, D., Sasic, M., Verstrael, T., Warren, M. & Settele, J. 2010. Lycaena dispar. In: IUCN 2013. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2013.113) van Swaay, C., Wynhoff, I., Verovnik, R., Wiemers, M., Lopez Munguira, M., Maes, D., Sasic, M., Verstrael, T., Warren, M. & Settele, J. 2010. Euphydryas aurinia. In: IUCN 2013. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2013.1.14) Avtzis, D., Christopoulos, V., Vlachaki, D., Vasiliadis, I., Damos, P. & Kontos, K. (2015). Monitoring and Evaluation of the conservation status of community interest invertebrates in the National Park of Rodopi. Management Body of Rodopi Mountain Range, Mesochori, Drama

5. SITE PROTECTION STATUS

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

Code Cover [%]
GR957.36

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

Designated at national or regional level:

Type code Site name Type Cover [%]
GR08Ethniko Parko Oroseiras Rodopis, Perioches Prostasias tis Fysis B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7*2.34
GR92Ethniko Parko Oroseiras Rodopis, Perifereiaki Ektasi*1.03
GR99Ethniko Parko Oroseiras Rodopis, Perioches Aiforikis Chrisis & Anaptyxis C6A*12.99
GR99Ethniko Parko Oroseiras Rodopis, Perioches Aiforikis Chrisis & Anaptyxis C6B*1.03
GR96Ethniko Parko Oroseiras Rodopis*96.66
GR95Aetorachi Paranestiou*7.36
GR99Ethniko Parko Oroseiras Rodopis, Perioches Eidikis Diachirisis C1, C2, C5*81.33

5.3 Site designation (optional)


No information provided

6. SITE MANAGEMENT

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6.1 Body(ies) responsible for the site management:

Organisation:1. FOREST SERVICE OF DRAMA, 2. MANAGEMENT BODY OF “OROSEIRA RODOPIS”
Address:
Email:

6.2 Management Plan(s):

An actual management plan does exist:

 Yes
No, but in preparation
X
No

6.3 Conservation measures (optional)

Forest management plan of the western Nestos Forest complex.

 

7. MAP OF THE SITE

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