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

GR1440005

1.3 Site name

ANTICHASIA ORI KAI METEORA

1.4 First Compilation date

1997-02

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:	1997-02
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:	21.747034
Latitude:	39.761677

2.2 Area [ha]

71859.5400

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
GR14	Thessalia

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			c	1	1	i		M		A
B	A402	Accipiter brevipes			r	14	30	p		G	C	A	B	B
B	A168	Actitis hypoleucos			r				P	DD	C	C	C	B
B	A168	Actitis hypoleucos			c				P	DD	C	B	C	B
B	A223	Aegolius funereus			p				R	DD	C	B	C	B
B	A247	Alauda arvensis			c				P	DD	C	B	C	B
B	A247	Alauda arvensis			w				P		C	B	C	B
B	A229	Alcedo atthis			r				P	DD	C	B	C	B
B	A255	Anthus campestris			r				P	DD	C	B	C	B
B	A226	Apus apus			r				P	DD	C	B	C	B
B	A028	Ardea cinerea			r				P	DD	C	B	C	B
B	A028	Ardea cinerea			w				P	DD	C	B	C	B
B	A028	Ardea cinerea			c				P	DD	C	B	C	B
B	A215	Bubo bubo			p	2	2	i		M	C	A	C	B
B	A133	Burhinus oedicnemus			r	1	10	p		G	C	C	C	B
B	A087	Buteo buteo			r				C	DD	C	A	C	B
B	A087	Buteo buteo			c				P	DD	C	A	C	B
B	A087	Buteo buteo			w	11	11	i		M	C	A	C	B
B	A243	Calandrella brachydactyla			r				P	DD	C	B	C	B
B	A145	Calidris minuta			c				P	DD	C		C	B
B	A146	Calidris temminckii			c				P	DD	C		C	B
B	A224	Caprimulgus europaeus			r				P	DD	C	A	C	B
B	A080	Circaetus gallicus			r	7	10	p		G	C	A	C	B
B	A082	Circus cyaneus			w				P	DD	C	A	C	B
B	A082	Circus cyaneus			c				P	DD	C	A	C	B
B	A083	Circus macrourus			c				R	DD	C	B	C	B
B	A113	Coturnix coturnix			r				C	DD	C	B	C	B
B	A738	Delichon urbicum (urbica)			r				C	DD	C	B	C	B
B	A239	Dendrocopos leucotos			p	5	20	p		G	B	B	B	B
B	A429	Dendrocopos syriacus			p	30	50	p		G	D	B
B	A236	Dryocopus martius			p	5	12	p		G	C	B	B	B
B	A026	Egretta garzetta			c				P	DD	C	B	C	B
B	A026	Egretta garzetta			r	20	50	p		G	C	B	C	B
B	A447	Emberiza caesia			r				P	DD	C	C	C	B
B	A379	Emberiza hortulana			r	50	100	i		G	C	B	B	B
B	A100	Falco eleonorae			c	6	6	i		M	C	B	C	B
B	A103	Falco peregrinus			p	4	5	p		G	C	B	C	B
B	A097	Falco vespertinus			c				C	DD	C	B	C	B
B	A321	Ficedula albicollis			c				P	DD	C	B	C	B
B	A320	Ficedula parva			c				P	DD	C	B	C	B
B	A442	Ficedula semitorquata			r	2	2	p		M	C	B	C	B
B	A439	Hippolais olivetorum			r				P	DD	C	B	C	B
B	A251	Hirundo rustica			r				C	DD	C	B	C	B
B	A233	Jynx torquilla			r				R	DD	C	C	C	B
B	A233	Jynx torquilla			c				P	DD	C	C	C	B
B	A338	Lanius collurio			r	100	300	p		G	C	B	C	B
B	A339	Lanius minor			r				P	DD	C	B	C	B
B	A868	Leiopicus medius			p	50	100	p		M	C	B	C	B
B	A246	Lullula arborea			p				C	DD	C	A	C	B
B	A230	Merops apiaster			r				P	DD	C	A	C	B
B	A230	Merops apiaster			c				P	DD	C	A	C	B
B	A260	Motacilla flava			c				P	DD	C	B	C	B
B	A023	Nycticorax nycticorax			c				P	DD	C	B	C	B
B	A337	Oriolus oriolus			r				P	DD	C	B	C	B
B	A355	Passer hispaniolensis			r				P	DD	C	B	C	B
B	A355	Passer hispaniolensis			c				C	DD	C	B	C	B
B	A072	Pernis apivorus			r				C	DD	C	A	C	B
B	A391	Phalacrocorax carbo sinensis			c				P	DD	C	B	C	B
B	A391	Phalacrocorax carbo sinensis			w				P	DD	C	B	C	B
B	A234	Picus canus			p				P	DD	C	B	C	B
B	A249	Riparia riparia			c				P	DD	C	B	C	B
B	A857	Spatula clypeata			w				R	DD		B
B	A210	Streptopelia turtur			r				C	DD	C	B	C	B
B	A228	Tachymarptis melba			r				P	DD	C	B	C	B
B	A166	Tringa glareola			c				P	DD	C	C	C	B
B	A164	Tringa nebularia			c				P	DD	C	B	C	B
B	A165	Tringa ochropus			c				P	DD	C	B	C	B
B	A163	Tringa stagnatilis			c				P	DD	C	B	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
P		Anthemis cretica ssp. cretica						P						X
B	A136	Charadrius dubius						P			X
B	A136	Charadrius dubius						P					X
B	A136	Charadrius dubius						R			X
B	A136	Charadrius dubius						R					X
B	A136	Charadrius dubius						R						X
B	A136	Charadrius dubius						P						X
B	A207	Columba oenas						P						X
B	A207	Columba oenas						P			X
B	A207	Columba oenas						P					X
B	A687	Columba palumbus palumbus			225	225	i							X
B	A687	Columba palumbus palumbus						C			X
B	A687	Columba palumbus palumbus						P						X
B	A687	Columba palumbus palumbus						P			X
B	A687	Columba palumbus palumbus						C						X
B	A687	Columba palumbus palumbus			225	225	i				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	1.02
N08	35.27
N09	21.74
N11	0.23
N12	9.90
N15	0.23
N16	22.31
N17	0.08
N19	0.00
N21	8.14
N23	1.07
Total Habitat Cover	99.99

Other Site Characteristics

The site includes the mountain complex Antichasia and the area of Kalambaka in the south and has forested hills and a river valley, formed at the rivers Lithaios and Mourgkas. The parent material of the rocks mainly consists of limestones and flyschs. The area is characterized by a mosaic morphology; the forests and arborescent matorrals and shrubs are situated in forest plots, each under a different ownership status. Regarding the vegetation, there are dry siliceous grasslands, broadleaved deciduous woodlands and alluvial and very wet riparian forests with Platanus orientalis, Salix alba and Alnus glutinosa, and brush. The dominant tree species in the deciduous forest is Quercus frainetto, mixing occasionaly with Q. cerris (code 41.762, Corine 91) or with Q. pubescens (code 41.733, Corine 91) and Q. cessiliflora also occur. It must be noted that in a large part of the site that used to be covered by oak forests in the past the vegetation is now degraded and the area is covered by herbaceous vegetation, while at places the parent rock material is revealed. The agricultural land, with cereals and vineyards, is extensive. The characteristic feature of the area of Kalambaka is the spectacular formation of the steep, bare rocks of Meteora.NOTE ON BIOGEOGRAPHIC REGION: Antichasia mountains (Meterizia 1382 m; Oxia 1416 m), characterized Quercion cerris and Fagetalia, could be considered part of the sub-continental and continental biogeographic region.

4.2 Quality and importance

The site is characterized of the presence of a variety of fairly well conserved arborescent and woody ecotypes. An exceptional feature of the area is its biodiversity; it is of great botanical and zoological value due to the presence of a large number of endemic and threatened species, legally protected at national and international level. More specifically the area has been characterized a one of the Important Bird Areas (IBA). More specifically, large numbers of birds of prey are found here, including the rare and endangered Egyptian Vulture and Black Kite. Other species include the Lesser Spotted Eagle, Booted Eagle, Short-toed Eagle, Lanner Falcon, Peregrine Falcon and Long-legged Buzzard. Furthermore, Black Storks and Rollers are quite common, while the numbers of Woodpecker species (Black, White-spotted, Middle Spotted) are at high levels. Finally there's a breeding colony of Little Egrets. Regarding the other animal species, the populations of the mammalians are high and there are many species of reptiles. The presence of important invertebrates has also been observed. The flora has not been extensively studied yet. However, the presence of two stenoendemic species, Centaurea kalambakensis (at very small populations, at Meteora olny) and C. lactiflora (also small population. restricted at the area Koniskos village, N.E. of Kalambaka), as well as the geomorphology (e.g., Meteora) and the vegetation structure of the area, make the investigation of the flora very promising. In addition to its ecological value, the site has a great aesthetic and cultural value. The singular rock formations of Meteora have been disignated as a World Heritage Site (UNESCO). The historical importance of the site, closely related to the monasteries that are built on their tops (church tradition, byzantine art, agiography) should also be noted, since Meteora have been an important religious centre.OTHER IMPORTANT SPECIES WITH MOTIVATION D: Plants: Anthemis cretica ssp. cretica (Anthemis meteorica) is included in the he IUCN Red List of threatened species (1993), characterized as "Rare" and is protected by the Greek Law (Presidential Decree 67/81).

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)Πορτόλου, Δ., Μπουρδάκης, Σ., Βλάχος, Χ., Καστρίτης, Θ. & Δημαλέξης, Τ. (επιμ.), (2009), Οι Σημαντικές Περιοχές για τα Πουλιά της Ελλάδας: Περιοχές Προτεραιότητας για τη Διατήρηση της Βιοποικιλότητας, Ελληνική Ορνιθολογική Εταιρεία, Αθήνα, ISBN: 978960 & Βλάχος, Χ., ISBN: 97896068611302)Handrinos, G. & Akriotis, T., (1997), The Birds of Greece, Christopher HELM publishers, A & C Black, London, ISBN: 07136392963)Handrinos, G. & Akriotis, T., (2004), Recapture of ringed birds (1985-2004), Hellenic Bird Ringing Centre, ISBN: 96088507034)Sfouggaris, A. I., Plexida, S., G. & Solomou, A. D.,(2013). Assessing the effects of environmental factors on the presence and density of three shrike species in a continental and a coastal area of central Greece5)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, Athens6)Plexida, S. & Sfougaris, A., (2014), Human impact on avian diversity in rural Mediterranean areas7)Saravia, V., Egyptian vulture monitoring in northern,central and western Greece, 2012-2013 report8)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 Ορνιθοπανίδας9)GBIF.org (20th April 2015) GBIF Occurrence Downloadhttp://doi.org/10.15468/dl.jcltub10)Bourdakis, S. 2003. Localization and mapping of breeding areas and colonies of the species: Griffon vulture Gyps fulvus, Black vulture Aegypius monachus, Bearded vulture Gypaetus barbatus, Egyptian vulture Neophron percnopterus, Golden eagle Aquila chrysaetos and Imperial eagle Aquila heliaca in Greece. Technical Report. Hellenic Ornithological Society, Athens. (in Greek). 11)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 12)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.13)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 [%]
GR23	5.23
GR95	6.25
IN05	0.54
IN06	77.76

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

Designated at national or regional level:

Type code	Site name	Type	Cover [%]
GR95	Orfanos Dimou Oichalias	*	0.33
GR95	Kotroni Gerakariou	*	2.57
GR23	Koziakas Trikalon	*	5.23
GR95	Arkoudorema-Plastiras (Spathadon)	*	0.82
GR95	Kanalaki (Kastrakiou-Vlachavas)	*	0.92
GR95	Svoros-Petromagoula ("Ellinokastrou"-Lioprasou)	*	1.62

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 TRIKALA, 2. 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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