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 | GR1270002 |
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| SITENAME | OROS ITAMOS - SITHONIA |
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. SITE IDENTIFICATION
Back to top1.1 Type
1.2 Site code
1.3 Site name
1.4 First Compilation date
1.5 Update date
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
Back to top2.1 Site-centre location [decimal degrees]:
| Longitude: | 23.828572 |
| Latitude: | 40.150999 |
2.2 Area [ha]
2.3 Marine area [%]
2.4 Sitelength [km] (optional):
No information provided
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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| GR12 | Kentriki Makedonia |
2.6 Biogeographical Region(s)
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Mediterranean
| (0.00 %) |
Marine Mediterranean
| (0.00 %) |
3. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Back to top3.1 Habitat types present on the site and assessment for them
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Annex I Habitat types
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Site assessment
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Code
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PF
|
NP
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Cover [ha]
|
Cave [number]
|
Data quality
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A|B|C|D
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A|B|C
|
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| | | | | | | Representativity | Relative Surface | Conservation | Global |
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1110
|
|
| 108.19
| 0.00
| P
| A
| C
| B
| B
|
| 1120
|
X
|
| 537.342
| 0.00
| P
| B
| C
| C
| C
|
| 1160
|
|
| 7.21265
| 0.00
| P
| B
| C
| B
| B
|
| 1170
|
|
| 18.0316
| 0.00
| P
| A
| C
| A
| B
|
| 1240
|
|
| 23.0029
| 0.00
| G
| B
| C
| B
| B
|
| 1410
|
|
| 4.69472
| 0.00
| G
| A
| C
| C
| C
|
| 1420
|
|
| 0.307915
| 0.00
| G
| A
| C
| C
| C
|
| 2110
|
|
| 8.45339
| 0.00
| G
| C
| C
| C
| C
|
| 91E0
|
X
|
| 14.2373
| 0.00
| G
| B
| C
| B
| B
|
| 92C0
|
|
| 36.501
| 0.00
| G
| A
| C
| B
| B
|
| 9340
|
|
| 539.873
| 0.00
| G
| B
| C
| B
| B
|
| 9530
|
X
|
| 2871.67
| 0.00
| G
| A
| B
| A
| B
|
| 9540
|
|
| 12208.5
| 0.00
| G
| A
| B
| A
| B
|
- 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
- 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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| N01 | 5.17 |
| N04 | 0.05 |
| N05 | 0.13 |
| N15 | 7.04 |
| N16 | 0.28 |
| N17 | 82.12 |
| N18 | 4.33 |
| N23 | 0.88 |
Total Habitat Cover | 100 |
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Other Site Characteristics
| The site is located on the north-east part of the Sithonia peninsula. The littoral zone is covered with calcareous and schistolithic plates. Beaches are not exposed to winds and particular flora develops. The sea bed declines smoothly and the Posidonia beds reach 15 m and cover a quite large area. On the rocky sea bed zones of Cystoseira (C. crinita, C. discors) grow and the sciophilus species dominate. In 1-2 m depth, populations of Cymodocea nodosa are found, where the substrate is sandy and muddy. Four important pines characterize the forest of Sithonia Peninsula. Pinus halepensis and Pinus nigra var. palassiana are the most common. There are also two less significant pines (Pinus pinea and Pinus maritima). The hardwoods are very scarce. Forest of Platanus orientalis, Alnus glutinosa, Salix sp. and Populus sp. is located primarily along the river systems. Smaller isolated units are found along swamps and streams throughout the mountainous area. At somewhat high elevations, in black pine belt, a few trees of Taxus baccata appear. The older of them has a diameter of 1,2 m and it is estimated to be 2000 years old. |
4.2 Quality and importance
| The site combines sea and mountain. The mountain is covered by coniferous forests, and it possesses impressive landscape features including steep slopes, rock formations, streams and unique species of flora and fauna. This is an important area for breeding birds of prey. The bay of Vourvourou is an area of great habitat variety. Cystoseira communities form zones in the sublittoral zone (typical vegetation-zonation of Mediterranean). Skiophilous species of Rhodophyceae dominate the area. Posidonia beds do not reveal particular degradation and present a high density population forming an important congregation with rich flora and fauna. The gum that flows from wounded pines is used in naval stores production to make resin and turpentine. Formerly the raw gum was burned to make the pitch and tar used in shipbuilding (and thus it is called naval stored). Today the principal products are turpentine, which comes from distillation of the crud gum and resin which is the residue. The area is very popular. The rock formations on the south and west part of peninsula are perceptible component of the forest scene by creating favourable habitats for birds and small animals at roadside parks, rest areas, and picnic sites and for larger species in glades, marshes or forest openings visible for the road.Concerning the wild growning plants the quality of the site is indicated by the occurrence of other important taxa. There have also been recorded ten reptile species and two amphibians of Annex IV. |
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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| L | A01 | | i |
| M | A01 | | o |
| H | A04 | | o |
| M | A04 | | i |
| L | A08 | | i |
| M | A08 | | o |
| M | A09 | | o |
| L | A09 | | i |
| M | D01.01 | | i |
| M | D01.02 | | I |
| L | D02.01 | | i |
| L | D03.02 | | i |
| L | D03.02 | | o |
| L | E01 | | I |
| L | E01.03 | | i |
| L | E03.01 | | i |
| M | E03.01 | | i |
| L | E06.01 | | I |
| L | E06.02 | | I |
| H | F01.01 | | i |
| M | F02 | | b |
| L | F02.03 | | i |
| M | F02.03.03 | | b |
| H | F03.01 | | I |
| H | F03.02.03 | | I |
| M | G01.01 | | o |
| H | G02.08 | | o |
| H | G05.07 | | b |
| L | G05.07 | | I |
| M | H01 | | i |
| M | H01.03 | | i |
| L | H01.05 | | b |
| M | H03.01 | | b |
| H | H03.03 | | b |
| L | I01 | | b |
| M | I02 | | b |
| M | I03.01 | | I |
| M | J01 | | i |
| H | J01 | | o |
| H | J03.01 | | b |
| M | J03.01.01 | | I |
| H | K03.06 | | I |
| M | L09 | | i |
| H | M01.01 | | b |
| H | M02.01 | | b |
| M | X | | b |
| Positive Impacts |
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| Rank | Activities, management [code] | Pollution (optional) [code] | inside/outside [i|o|b] |
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| M | A01 | | o |
| L | A01 | | i |
| M | A08 | | o |
| L | A08 | | i |
| L | A09 | | i |
| M | A09 | | o |
| M | D01.01 | | i |
| L | D03.02 | | o |
| L | E03.01 | | i |
| M | J01 | | i |
| L | U | | b |
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)
No information provided
5. SITE PROTECTION STATUS
Back to top5.1 Designation types at national and regional level (optional):
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
|
Type
|
Cover [%]
|
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| GR95 | Dragoudeliou kai Karra Dimon Sithonias kai Toronis | * | 48.07 |
5.3 Site designation (optional)
No information provided
6. SITE MANAGEMENT
Back to top6.1 Body(ies) responsible for the site management:
| Organisation: | FOREST SERVICE OF POLYGYROS |
| 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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No information provided
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