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 | GR1440001 |
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| SITENAME | ASPROPOTAMOS |
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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: |
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| 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: | 21.288241 |
| Latitude: | 39.641171 |
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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| GR14 | Thessalia |
2.6 Biogeographical Region(s)
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
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NP
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Cover [ha]
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Cave [number]
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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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3240
|
|
| 83.609
| 0.00
| G
| A
| A
| B
| B
|
| 5210
|
|
| 626.463
| 0.00
| G
| B
| C
| B
| B
|
| 6170
|
|
| 1760.98
| 0.00
| G
| A
| B
| A
| A
|
| 8140
|
|
| 11.1024
| 0.00
| G
| A
| C
| A
| B
|
| 8210
|
|
| 931.19
| 0.00
| G
| A
| B
| A
| B
|
| 9110
|
|
| 2522.48
| 0.00
| G
| A
| B
| A
| A
|
| 91M0
|
|
| 1065.53
| 0.00
| G
| A
| C
| A
| B
|
| 9270
|
|
| 11888.9
| 0.00
| G
| A
| A
| A
| A
|
| 92C0
|
|
| 39.2691
| 0.00
| G
| A
| C
| A
| B
|
| 9530
|
X
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| 605.149
| 0.00
| G
| A
| C
| 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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| N06 | 0.01 |
| N08 | 0.01 |
| N11 | 18.52 |
| N15 | 0.95 |
| N16 | 75.13 |
| N17 | 4.81 |
| N22 | 0.08 |
| N23 | 0.49 |
Total Habitat Cover | 100 |
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Other Site Characteristics
| The site consists of forest complexes, rivers with riparian vegetation and sub-alpine meadows. It includes the most important sources of Acheloos river, one of the longest rivers in Greece. Aspropotamos is formed by two rivers that converge to a main stream (forming an Y), which finally, out of the site, flows into Acheloos. The dominant tree species are Abies borissi-regis and Querqus cerris. There are pure forests of Abies borisii-regis (a habitat type not included in Annex I) and mixed forests with Fagus are formed where the fir and beech forests meet. Querqus cerris, also forms pure forests a habitat type with CORINE 1991 code 41.7512, but without the presence of Q. frainetto, also not included in Annex I). There are also reforestations with Pinus pallasiana ssp. nigra. The geomorphology of the site is characterized by a great variety of inclines and aspects. Other habitat types in the site are the calcareous cliffs of Pindus, with the alliance Gallion degenii, association Achillea clavenae and Minuartia stellata var. epirota (Quezel 1967) (8219); and the calcareous screes of central Pindos with Geranium aristatum. NOTE ON BIOGEOGRAPHIC REGION: The site, being in Central Pindos (Tringia 2204 m) and characterized by the presence of alpine and subalpine grasslands (Daphno-Festucetalia, Nardus swards) could be considered part of the alpine region; also the presence of Quercion cerris and Fagetalia could place part of the site in the sub-continental and continental biogeographic region. |
4.2 Quality and importance
| The area is of great importance because it comprises a large variety of habitats of a very good quality. The conservation status of the habitats present and thus their potential for conservation are notable since both the forest and the rivers are generally undisturbed by human activities and effectively protected. The fir, beech and oak forests maintain their structure and function at an excellent status.The site's importance for biodiversity is proved by the presence of many animal and plant species (see sections 3.2, 3.3) which are endemic or protected by international conventions and by the Greek Law. Finally, one more element of the site's importance is its high aesthetic value.OTHER IMPORTANT SPECIES WITH MOTIVATION D Plants: The following species are included in the IUCN Red Data List (1993) in the category of threatened plants: Barbarea sicula (vulnerable), These plants are also protected by the Greek Law (Presidential Decree 67/81). Geranium humbertii (=G. subcaulescens) is protected by the Greek Law (Presidential Decree 67/81). Viola eximia is included in the IUCN Red Data List (1993) in the category of threatened plants characterized as rare. Anthyllis vulneraria ssp. bulgarica, Poa thessala are balkan endemics. Carlina frigida is a balkan endemic occurring in S. & C. Greece probably extending to Albania and SW (former) former Jugoslavia. Anthemis cretica ssp. cretica is a Balkan endemic (it currently includes the species A. panachaica and A. meteorica which are included in the IUCN list of threatened plants as rare and are protected by the Greek Law -Presidential decree 67/81). Acantholimon echinus ssp. lycaonicum is a species with distribution in Greece and W Anatolia. |
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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| M | A01 | | o |
| L | A01 | | i |
| M | A04 | | o |
| H | A04 | | i |
| L | A04.01 | | I |
| L | A04.01.01 | | I |
| L | A04.01.02 | | I |
| L | A04.03 | | I |
| M | A05.01 | | i |
| M | A09 | | o |
| L | D01.01 | | b |
| M | D01.02 | | o |
| L | D01.02 | | b |
| M | E01.01 | | o |
| H | F02 | | b |
| M | F03.01 | | b |
| L | F03.01 | | i |
| M | F03.01 | | o |
| H | F03.02.03 | | b |
| M | F03.02.03 | | o |
| M | F05.04 | | I |
| M | G01.02 | | i |
| H | G02.08 | | i |
| M | G02.08 | | o |
| M | G05 | | o |
| M | G05.01 | | i |
| L | G05.11 | | b |
| M | J03.02 | | b |
| L | J03.02.03 | | b |
| H | K03.06 | | b |
| L | U | | b |
| L | 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 |
| H | B | | i |
| M | B | | o |
| H | B02.01 | | i |
| H | B02.02 | | i |
| H | B02.04 | | i |
| M | E01.01 | | o |
| 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):
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Code
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Cover [%]
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| GR08 | 0.23 |
| GR95 | 24.27 |
| GR96 | 0.34 |
| GR99 | 0.00 |
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
|
Type
|
Cover [%]
|
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| GR95 | Koutsouro (Tzakouta-Mnimata-Katafytou-Anthousas) | * | 3.33 |
| GR95 | Elatos-Sekares (Stefaniou) | * | 20.94 |
| GR99 | Periochi diatirisis topiou, oikotopon kai eidon Peristeriou (Zoni IIB) Ethnikou Parkou Tzoumerkon-Peristeriou | * | 0.00 |
| GR96 | Ethniko Parko Tzoumerkon-Peristeriou kai charadras Arachthou (Zoni III) | * | 0.34 |
| GR08 | Eth. Parko Tzoumerkon-Peristeriou-charadras Arachthou-Periochi prostasias tis fysis Tsouma Plastari Koutsouro (Zoni ID) | * | 0.23 |
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 KALAMPAKA |
| 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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