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

1. SITE IDENTIFICATION

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1.1 Type

A

1.2 Site code

GR1240009

1.3 Site name

OROS PAIKO, STENA APSALOU KAI MOGLENITSAS

1.4 First Compilation date

2009-10

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 classified as SPA:	2010-03
National legal reference of SPA designation	JMD 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:	22.288870
Latitude:	40.972719

2.2 Area [ha]

90953.5100

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
GR12	Kentriki Makedonia

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

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

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			r				P	DD	C	A	C	B
B	A168	Actitis hypoleucos			c				P	DD	D
B	A168	Actitis hypoleucos			p				P	DD
B	A247	Alauda arvensis			r				P		C	B	C	B
B	A229	Alcedo atthis			r				P	DD	C	B	C	B
B	A226	Apus apus			r				P		C	C	C	B
B	A215	Bubo bubo			p	3	3	p		G	C	A	C	B
B	A133	Burhinus oedicnemus			r	7	10	p		G	C		C	B
B	A087	Buteo buteo			p	7	7	i		G	C	A	C	B
B	A224	Caprimulgus europaeus			r				P	DD	C	A	C	B
B	A080	Circaetus gallicus			r	6	6	p		G	C	B	C	B
B	A113	Coturnix coturnix			r				P	DD	C	B	C	B
B	A738	Delichon urbicum (urbica)			r				C	DD	C	B	C	B
B	A429	Dendrocopos syriacus			p				P	DD		A
B	A236	Dryocopus martius			p				P	DD		B
B	A100	Falco eleonorae			c				P	DD
B	A103	Falco peregrinus			p	2	2	p		G	C	B	C	B
B	A442	Ficedula semitorquata			r				P	DD		B
B	A439	Hippolais olivetorum			r				P	DD		B
B	A338	Lanius collurio			r				C	DD	C	B	C	B
B	A339	Lanius minor			r				P	DD		B
B	A433	Lanius nubicus			r				P	DD		B
B	A868	Leiopicus medius			p				P	DD		B
B	A246	Lullula arborea			r				P		C	B	C	B
B	A230	Merops apiaster			r	2		i		M	C	A	C	C
B	A260	Motacilla flava			c				P	DD		B
B	A337	Oriolus oriolus			r				P	DD		A
B	A355	Passer hispaniolensis			r				P		C	B	C	B
B	A072	Pernis apivorus			r	1	1	p		G	C	A	C	B
B	A234	Picus canus			p				P	DD		B
B	A210	Streptopelia turtur			r				P		C	B	C	B
B	A228	Tachymarptis melba			r				P	DD	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
					Min	Max		C|R|V|P	IV	V	A	B	C	D
B	A136	Charadrius dubius						P						X
B	A136	Charadrius dubius						P					X
B	A136	Charadrius dubius						P			X
B	A211	Clamator glandarius			2	2	p				X
B	A211	Clamator glandarius			2	2	p						X
P		Coeloglossum viride						P						X
B	A687	Columba palumbus palumbus						P			X
B	A687	Columba palumbus palumbus						P						X
P	6996	Dactylorhiza kalopissii subsp. Kalopissii						R			X
P	6996	Dactylorhiza kalopissii subsp. Kalopissii						R						X
P	6996	Dactylorhiza kalopissii subsp. Kalopissii						R	X
P		Dactylorhiza sambucina						P						X
P		Dactylorhiza sambucina						P					X
P		Lilium martagon						C						X
P		Rosa arvensis						P						X
P		Sideritis scardica						P						X
P		Silene radicosa ssp. radicosa						P						X
B	A004	Tachybaptus ruficollis						P					X
B	A004	Tachybaptus ruficollis						P			X
B	A004	Tachybaptus ruficollis						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
N04	0.08
N06	0.25
N07	0.03
N08	17.50
N09	9.37
N11	0.36
N12	7.19
N16	38.10
N17	0.63
N19	5.68
N21	19.92
N23	0.90
Total Habitat Cover	100.01

Other Site Characteristics

Paiko Mt is considered to be an extension of Voras mountain range, in fact geologically it belongs to the same massif as Tzena and Pinovo. It mainly consists of limestones and ophiolites. Its SE part is predominantly sedimentary rocks and is characterized by a multitude of medium height peaks ranging from 1219 to 1650 m. The forests of Paiko have been heavily exploited in the past by the inhabitants of nearby villages (coppice mainly). The intensive grazing has also resulted in degradation of the natural environment which only recently (during the last few decades) has started to show signs of recovery. Paiko is rich in flowing waters as well as internal draining waters especially in the subalpine meadows where streams flow internally and come out as springs in the foothills of the mountain.

4.2 Quality and importance

Agricultural activities in Paiko Mt., belong to the past and as a result today, a great variety of habitats exists. The afforestation of many abandoned pastures and of small pieces of formerly agricultural land is now creating a rich vegetation mosaic. Thus, the diversity of habitats that are created is one of the most valuable features of the area. Vegetation structure diversity and the neighbouring of Paiko with Tzena Mt and Axios river valley create a suitable habitat for the roe deer and hare as well as for several raptors, most important being the Golden Eagle, Long-legged Buzzard and Lanner Falcon. Additionally, the gentle slopes of the subalpine meadows and small upland wetlands form an interesting landscape. Concerning the fauna the quality of the site is indicated by the occurence of the invertebrate Erebia ligea, which is contained to the Presidential Decree 67/1981, the invertebrate Lycaeides argyrognomon, which is refered to Koomen P., van Helsdingen P.J. 1993. Listing of biotopes in Europe according to their significance for invertebrates. Council of Europe, Economic Commission for Europe (1991) European Red List of Globally Threatened Animals and Plants, Heath J. 1981. Threatened Rhopalocera (butterflies) of Europe. Council of Europe. Concerning the wild growning plants the quality of the site is indicated by the occurrence of other important taxa. Among them, one taxon is greek endemic, 3 taxa (Dactylorhiza kalopissii, Rosa arvensis, Sempervivum marmoreum) are included in the WCMC and/or European Red Data list. Coeloglossum viride, Dactylorhiza sambucina, Lilium martagon (motivation D) are protected by the Greek Presidental Decree (67/1981). Sideritis scardica, Silene radicosa ssp. Radicosa (motivation D) are Balkan endemics.

4.3 Threats, pressures and activities with impacts on the site

The most important impacts and activities with high effect on the site

4.4 Ownership (optional)

No information provided

4.5 Documentation (optional)

1)Handrinos, G. & Akriotis, T., (2004), Recapture of ringed birds (1985-2004), Hellenic Bird Ringing Centre, ISBN: 96088507032)Dimalexis, A., Bousbouras, D., Kastritis, T., Manolopoulos, A. & Saravia, V. (editors), (2009). Final project report for the evaluation of 69 Important Bird Areas as Special Protection Areas. Hellenic Ministry for the Environment, Physical Planningand Public Works, Athens3)Yfantis, G. & Kazantzidis, S.(2004), Census of herons colonies in Greece. Final Report. Hellenic Ornithological Society, Ministry of Environment, Physical Planning and Public Works. Athens. 53 pp 4)Δημαλέξης, Α. Μπούσμπουρας, Δ., Καστρίτης, Θ., Μανωλόπουλος, Α. & Saravia, V, (2009), Τελική αναφορά προγράμματος επαναξιολόγησης 69 σημαντικών περιοχών για τα πουλιά για τον χαρακτηρισμό τους ως Ζωνών Ειδικής Προστασίας της Ορνιθοπανίδας5)Vasilakis, K., Panayotopoulou, M. & Tsakona, G. (1994), Important Areas for the Birds of Greece. An introduction to important biotopes of Greece, Hellenic Ornithological Society , ISBN: 9608559707 6)Vlachos Ch., Chatzinikos E., Kiousis D., Dimou P., Bontzorlos V., Dedousopoulou E., Braziotis S., Xenos A., Stefanou L. Birtsas P., Vlachaki D. and Kontos K. (version Coordinators) 2015. Updated version of the descriptive database of the Natura 2000 network of the Study 9 «Monitoring and Evaluation of Bird Species Conservation Status in Greece» Ministry of Environment, Energy and Climate Change, Athens, Partnership Consulting Firms" "F.FASOULAS-N.MANTZIOS" EU - RODOULA GEORGE KONSTANTINIDOU - "ATH.TZAKOPOULOS AND Co." EU ", Thessaloniki.7)NATURA 2000 Network descriptive & geographical database (2012). http://www.ypeka.gr/Default.aspxtabid=432&language=el-GR

5. SITE PROTECTION STATUS

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

Code	Cover [%]
GR95	4.55
IN06	7.35

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

Designated at national or regional level:

Type code	Site name	Type	Cover [%]
GR95	Eidomeni (Altsakiou)	*	0.05
GR95	Gripas (Fanou)	*	2.86
GR95	Tzena - Pinovo Dimou Exaplatanou	*	0.00
GR95	Kromni Dimou Kyrrou	*	1.64
GR95	Sotiras	*	0.00

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 ARIDAIA, 2. FOREST SERVICE OF GOUMENISSA
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)

No information provided

 

7. MAP OF THE SITE

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