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 | GR2210002 |
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| SITENAME | KOLPOS LAGANA ZAKYNTHOU (AKR. GERAKI - KERI) KAI NISIDES MARATHONISI KAI PELOUZO |
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. SITE IDENTIFICATION
Back to top1.1 Type
1.2 Site code
1.3 Site name
| KOLPOS LAGANA ZAKYNTHOU (AKR. GERAKI - KERI) KAI NISIDES MARATHONISI KAI PELOUZO |
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: | 20.902183 |
| Latitude: | 37.703291 |
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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| GR22 | Ionia Nisia |
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
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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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1110
|
|
| 1006.78
| 0.00
| P
| A
| B
| A
| B
|
| 1120
|
X
|
| 3101.74
| 0.00
| P
| A
| B
| A
| A
|
| 1170
|
|
| 121.064
| 0.00
| P
| C
| C
| B
| A
|
| 1210
|
|
| 0.023299
| 0.00
| G
| A
| C
| A
| A
|
| 1240
|
|
| 25.5921
| 0.00
| G
| A
| C
| A
| A
|
| 1410
|
|
| 1.82808
| 0.00
| G
| A
| C
| B
| A
|
| 2110
|
|
| 39.014
| 0.00
| G
| A
| B
| A
| A
|
| 2120
|
|
| 24.7595
| 0.00
| G
| B
| B
| B
| B
|
| 2190
|
|
| 0.010617
| 0.00
| G
| A
| C
| A
| A
|
| 2270
|
X
|
| 37.0777
| 0.00
| G
| C
| B
| B
| C
|
| 3170
|
X
|
| 0.0666951
| 0.00
| G
| B
| C
| B
| B
|
| 5210
|
|
| 0.0699605
| 0.00
| G
| A
| C
| B
| A
|
| 5420
|
|
| 90.9767
| 0.00
| G
| A
| C
| B
| A
|
| 5430
|
|
| 0.00464901
| 0.00
| G
| A
| C
| A
| A
|
| 7210
|
X
|
| 0.323251
| 0.00
| G
| B
| C
| B
| B
|
| 92D0
|
|
| 0.0684337
| 0.00
| G
| A
| C
| A
| A
|
| 9320
|
|
| 165.21
| 0.00
| G
| A
| C
| A
| A
|
| 9540
|
|
| 14.0736
| 0.00
| G
| A
| C
| 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
- 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 | 87.37 |
| N03 | 0.01 |
| N04 | 155.00 |
| N05 | 0.51 |
| N06 | 0.33 |
| N07 | 0.01 |
| N08 | 0.89 |
| N15 | 2.88 |
| N17 | 1.32 |
| N18 | 2.11 |
| N23 | 3.02 |
Total Habitat Cover | 253.45 |
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Other Site Characteristics
| The site includes Laganas Bay and the islets of Marathonisi and Pelouzo on the south coasts of Zakynthos Island. The inner shallow part of the bay (15 m max) is covered by sandy substrate (16% of the area). Posidonia meadows cover a considerable proportion of the middle part of the bay, developed at a depth range of 10 to 40 m (27% of the area). Rocky reefs cover only 9% of the area, and are mainly located around the islets of Marathonisi and Pelouzo and the eastern and southern limits of the Bay. The outer limits of the Bay reach a maximum depth of 110m (approximately). The coastal zone of Laganas presents high biological significance because of the occurrence of highly important habitats like sandy beaches with psammophytic plant associations, rocky coasts, coastal lakes, river outlets, etc. In these biotopes characteristic and sometimes unique plant and animal associations grow. In the beach of Marathonisi lowland sand-dunes exist which in some areas present extensions to the inland up to 50m. Beyond the beach, dense Mediterranean vegetation occurs (macquis vegetation). The coastal zone of Laganas is extended for some kilometres inland and 10-15 kilometres in the sea and it is considered as a site with high biological importance exactly because of the presence of biotopes as sandy beaches, sea cliffs, coastal lakes, tidal rivers, etc. The area of this site became well known for two main reasons: 1) the sandy beaches of the sites are considered the main egg-laying sites of the Sea Turtle (Caretta caretta) in Greece, and maybe the Mediterranean as a whole, and 2) the contradictions between the ecologists who suggest the protection of the area and a proportion of the local population which support tourist development of the area, by hotel building, etc. The site consists of a number of small and sandy beaches which are separated from each other by rocky coasts or small hills, and this landscape is characterized by well-developed typical Mediterranean vegetation types. Also similar is the situation regarding the vegetation cover and the landscape (characterized by a sandy beach of high ecological and aesthetic importance) of Marathonisi and Pelouzo which are situated within the Laganas Gulf and the bottom of the marine part of the site which is dominated by Posidonia beds.The site hosts five reptilian species of Annex II. These species are Mauremys rivulata, Testudo hermanni,Emys orbicularis, Elaphe quatorlineata and Elaphe situla. There is also presence of 12 reptilian species and 4amphibian species of Annex IV. The site constitutes a significant stop over site for spring migation in easternMediterranean. It hosts also 11 avifauna species of Annex I. These species are Anthus campestris,Calonectris diomedea, Circus aeruginosus, Egretta garzetta, Falco eleonorae, Falco peregrinus, Falcovespertinus, Ficedula albicollis, Nycticorax nycticorax, Phalacrocorax aristotelis desmarestii and Caprimulguseuropaeus. |
4.2 Quality and importance
| There is no doubt that the sandy beaches of the Laganas area are among the most important oviposition sites of the species Caretta caretta in the whole Mediterranean area. Keeping in mind that nesting is a critical stage of the biological cycle of Caretta caretta related to the survival of the species, the biological importance of this site is obvious. It should be pointed out, however, that this biological importance is not restricted to the reasons mentioned above. Both the terrestrial and the marine part of the site are characterized by the presence of important habitats (sand-dunes, sandy beaches, rocky coasts, cliffs, Posidonia meadows, reefs, etc), and together all these form an ecosystem of high quality. Most of these habitats are characterized by typical Mediterranean types of vegetation and Greek endemics are not rare. Moreover, some other non-bird vertebrates recorded in this site are placed in sections 3.3 as Other Important Species. Among them the lizard Algyroides moreoticus is endemic to Peloponnisos and some of the Ionian Islands. All these taxa are included in the Bern Convention lists and are therefore marked with motivation C. All the remaining taxa receive motivation D since they are protected by the Greek Presidential Decree 67/1981. The same motivation is additionally given to some of these taxa for the following reasons: a) the lacertid lizard Algyroides nigropunctatus is Balkan endemic; b) the anuran amphibians Bufo viridis and Hyla arborea are mentioned in the handbook of the CORINE-Biotopes Project. |
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 | | i |
| L | D03 | | b |
| M | D03.02 | | i |
| L | D03.02.02 | | b |
| H | D05 | | b |
| H | E01.02 | | o |
| H | F02.01 | | b |
| M | F02.01 | | b |
| M | F02.01.03 | | b |
| M | F02.01.04 | | b |
| H | F02.02 | | b |
| L | F02.03 | | i |
| L | F02.03 | | b |
| M | F02.03 | | b |
| H | F05 | | b |
| H | G01 | | b |
| L | G01.01 | | i |
| H | G01.01.01 | | b |
| L | G01.03 | | i |
| M | G01.04.03 | | b |
| H | G03 | | i |
| M | G05 | | i |
| L | G05.01 | | i |
| L | G05.02 | | b |
| L | H01 | | b |
| L | H03.01 | | b |
| H | H03.03 | | b |
| L | H03.03 | | b |
| M | H03.03 | | b |
| H | H06.01 | | b |
| M | H06.01 | | i |
| H | I01 | | b |
| H | J03.01 | | b |
| H | K03 | | b |
| L | M01 | | b |
| L | M01.01 | | b |
| Positive Impacts |
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| Rank | Activities, management [code] | Pollution (optional) [code] | inside/outside [i|o|b] |
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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):
|
Code
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Cover [%]
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| GR03 | 0.40 |
| GR09 | 89.76 |
| GR91 | 4.46 |
| GR97 | 95.53 |
| GR99 | 5.97 |
| IN01 | 68.45 |
5.2 Relation of the described site with other sites (optional):
Designated at national or regional level:
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Type code
|
Site name
|
Type
|
Cover [%]
|
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| GR91 | Perifereiaki zoni tou Ethnikou Thalassiou Parkou Zakynthou | * | 4.46 |
| GR03 | Zoni A1 Ethnikou Thalassiou Parkou Zakynthou | * | 0.40 |
| GR99 | Prostatevomena topia F1, F1Τ, F2 kai F3 Ethnikou Thalassiou Parkou Zakynthou | * | 5.97 |
| GR09 | Zones A2, A3, Ia, Ib, P1, P2, P3, Y, kai YΤ Ethnikou Thalassiou Parkou Zakynthou | * | 89.76 |
| GR97 | Ethniko Thalassio Parko Zakynthou | * | 95.53 |
5.3 Site designation (optional)
No information provided
6. SITE MANAGEMENT
Back to top6.1 Body(ies) responsible for the site management:
| Organisation: | MANAGEMENT BODY OF ZAKYNTHOS NATIONAL MARINE PARK" |
| 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)
| Plan for management and sustainable development of agricultural and stock raising zones of Zakynthos National Park - 2006. |
7. MAP OF THE SITE
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