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 | GR2320007 |
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| SITENAME | OROS PANACHAIKO – SYRAGKES PANAGOPOULAS |
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. SITE IDENTIFICATION
Back to top1.1 Type
1.2 Site code
1.3 Site name
| OROS PANACHAIKO – SYRAGKES PANAGOPOULAS |
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: | 1997-04 |
| 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: | 21.877043 |
| Latitude: | 38.203435 |
2.2 Area [ha]
2.3 Marine area [%]
No information provided
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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| GR23 | Dytiki Ellada |
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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4090
|
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| 4189.02
| 0.00
| G
| A
| B
| A
| B
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| 5210
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| 1909.72
| 0.00
| G
| B
| B
| B
| B
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| 5420
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| 8.15799
| 0.00
| G
| A
| C
| B
| B
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| 6230
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X
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| 32.4462
| 0.00
| G
| A
| C
| A
| B
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| 8140
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| 122.639
| 0.00
| G
| A
| C
| A
| B
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| 8210
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| 13.4389
| 0.00
| G
| A
| C
| A
| B
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| 8310
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| 0
| 1.00
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|
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|
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| 92C0
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| 60.5921
| 0.00
| G
| A
| C
| B
| B
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- 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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| N08 | 53.30 |
| N09 | 0.23 |
| N15 | 6.91 |
| N16 | 0.01 |
| N17 | 22.01 |
| N18 | 15.53 |
| N22 | 2.00 |
| N23 | 0.01 |
Total Habitat Cover | 100 |
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Other Site Characteristics
| Mountain Panachaiko is located in the north-western part of Peloponnisos, east of the city of Patras. It is characterized by a multifarious relief, with several peaks, the highest of which is Voidias with an altitude of 1926 m. This mountain is north-south oriented and consists of a representative part of the Olonos-Pindos geotectonic zone. For this reason, the mass of Mt. Panachaiko is characterized by a variety of geological substrates and soil types such as alpine sediments of large width, limestone, argilic schistolith and flysh, which are strongly depressed. Even more depositions of the Pliocene-Quaternary age constisting mainly of argilic elements, conglomerates, pebbles, etc., characterize the area. So, in the upper part of the mountain we can distinguish the following petrological formations: 1) Limestones which include pyritiolithes or limestones without them, 2) Limestone with layers of ceratolithe and argillic schistoliths, and 3) Layers of flysh. These formations are interrupted by many gorges and gullies with flowing streams. The vegetation of several places in the lower altitudes is influenced by human activities (agricultural fields and pastures). The presence of maquis at the roasides and the borders of the fields shows the predominance of this type of vegetation in this area during previous years. At the places where the shruby vegetation is sparser, phrygana with species Phlomis fruticosa, Coridothymus capitatus, Cistus salviifolius, Micromeria juliana, Sarcopoterium spinosum, etc. grows, while in the reclaimed areas, phrygana occur with the dominant species being Phlomis fruticosa. On a large part of the western side of the mountain maquis occur at altitudes of up to 800 m. The dominating species is Quercus coccifera in some places forming unmixed arborescent clusters. Between these shrubs, climbing plants (Clematis flammula, Smilax aspera, Asparagus acutifolius) are developed. At several places near the streams the species Platanus orientalis forms clusters, which follows their beds. The coniferous forests with the endemic species Abies cephalonica mainly grow on the larger part of lower eastern area of the site, above the villages of Pititsa, Ano Salmeniko and Vounopyrgos, as well as on the lower southern part, above the villages of Moira, Veteika and Kounaveika. Smaller areas sparsely covered by Abies cephalonica also occur on the western slopes above the villages Souli, Pournarokastro and Ano Kastritsi. The appearance of isolated solitary trees of Abies cephalonica among the maquis begins from the 750-800 m altitude. The typical Abies forest begins at a higher altitude and extends almost up to 1400 m in several places. For the estimation of the percentage cover of the N17 habitat class (coniferous woodland) the Abies cephalonica forests have been taken into consideration. In some openings of the forest, shrubs of Pistacia lentiscus, Juniperus oxycedrus, Phillyrea media, Quercus coccifera etc., as well as phrygana can be found, while grassy plants such as Crocus sieberi, Ranunculus ficaria, Anemone blanda, Cyclamen neapolitanum, Tussilago farfara etc. are present among them. The Abies cephalonica forest is characterized by good structure mainly at the south-eastern part of the site above the village of Krini and westwards of the peak of Barbas, where it is noteably dense while in the other places it is more sparse. The degradation of Abies forest is a consequence of intense erosion and grazing. Above the forest zone, spiny vegetation (Astragalus angustifolius, A. depressus etc.) dominates. In these zones erosion of limestone has mainly contributed to the formation of a strong relief with steep calcareous cliffs and screes. Dense grasslands of the Mountain- and Oro-Mediterranean vegetation zones participate in the formation of a vegetation complex clearly differentiated into four major vegetation types: open stepped grasslands, calcareous cliffs, calcareous screes and dense closed grasslands. The degraded vegetation accompanied by bare ground describes the main appearance of the landscape in the higher part of the mountain. This bare ground shelters a great amount of the endemic flora of Mt. Panachaiko and is floristically the most important area of this mountain. |
4.2 Quality and importance
| From a floristic point of view, the major importance of Mt. Panachaiko lies in the presence of many endemic plants. Although there has not been a complete floristic survey from this mountain, many endemic taxa have been recorded as occurring there. Some of these are Peloponnesian endemics (Aurinia moreana, Onosma erectum subsp. malickyi and Thlaspi graecum). Many of them also have a limited distribution in Peloponnisos and Stera Ellas, or Peloponnisos, Sterea Ellada and the Ionian Islands. Of the Greek endemic plants existing on Mt. Panachaiko, the most important species are Arabis subflava and Teucrium aroanicum, which are classified in the WCMC Plants Database as "Rare", and Aurinia moreana, which exists in few scattered populations or isolated plants limited on the mountains of North Peloponnisos (Erymanthos, Panachaiko, Klokos and Killini), as well as at the Vouraikos gorge. The species Anthemis brachmanii and Arabis subflava are protected by the Presidential Decree 67/1981. As concerns the species listed in section 3.3 with motivation D, the following reasons must be pointed out: Plants with motivation D are Balkan endemics (Erysimum cephalonicum). Of these species Centaurea spruneri is classified in the WCMC Plants Database as "Rare". The species Anthemis cretica subsp. cretica, presents phytogeographical interest as it has a limited distribution in the Balkan peninsula and Anatolia. This taxon has a principal distribution area extending from the Crimean peninsula through to Southwestern Ukraine, up to the Northeastern part of Romania. Apart from this area, the taxon occurs in two small populations on Mt. Panachaiko. It is endangered in Greece and grows in an area grazed by sheep and goats (Phitos & Kamari 1990). This plant is included in the Bern Convention,as well as in the WCMC Plants Database as "Endangered". The major phytogeographical importance of Mt. Panachaiko is due to its position; it acts as a bridge between Peloponnisos and Sterea Ellada. The occurrence of many important habitats, such as steep calcareous cliffs and screes, stepped garland, grasslands forest of the endemic Abies cephalonica etc., is characteristic of this mountain. All evaluated amphibians and reptiles of the site are also protected by the Greek Presidential Decree 67/1981. The taxa mentioned in this document are indicated by having motivation D. However, the same motivation has been given to some taxa for the following exclusive or additional reasons: a) the amphibians Bufo viridis, Hyla arborea and Rana dalmatina and the bat Pipisrellus kuhli have been recorded by the CORINE-Biotopes Project; The invertebrate species listed in section 3.3 with motivation D are protected by the Greek Presidential Decree 67/1981.Tunnels Panagopoula: These are two drainage tunnels in Panagopoula region where the presence of 6 total bat species (Myotis blythii, Myotis myotis, Myotis nattereri, Miniopterus schreibersii, Rhinolophus ferrumequinum, Eptesicus serotinus) has been recorded. In one tunnel, the species M. blythii and M. schreibersii form mixed parental colony of about 1500-3000 individuals (the majority of the species M. blythii). In the second tunnel, parent colonies of E. serotinus species and M. nattereri are considered unique throughout Europe, asno larger populations have ever been observed to date (up to almost 1000 ind. in total from both species) concentrated in one place ( C. Dietz, personal communication). Finally, both tunnels are used by all kinds during the whole year except winter, and there is exchange of individuals between the colonies. |
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 | | i |
| L | A04.02 | | i |
| L | A08 | | i |
| M | A10.01 | | b |
| L | B03 | | i |
| H | C03.03 | | i |
| L | D01.01 | | i |
| L | D01.02 | | i |
| H | D02.02 | | i |
| L | E04 | | i |
| M | F03.01 | | i |
| L | G01.04 | | i |
| M | G05.04 | | i |
| M | G05.08 | | i |
| L | J01 | | i |
| H | J03.01.01 | | b |
| M | K01.01 | | i |
| M | L09 | | b |
| L | U | | 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 | G01.04 | | i |
| M | K01.01 | | 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):
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Code
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Cover [%]
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| GR12 | 15.55 |
| GR95 | 13.15 |
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
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Type
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Cover [%]
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| GR95 | Ano Kastritsi-Souli | * | 13.15 |
| GR12 | Dasos cheimarron Selemnou kai Charadrou | * | 15.55 |
5.3 Site designation (optional)
No information provided
6. SITE MANAGEMENT
Back to top6.1 Body(ies) responsible for the site management:
No information provided
6.2 Management Plan(s):
An actual management plan does exist:
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Yes
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| No, but in preparation |
X | No |
6.3 Conservation measures (optional)
No information provided
7. MAP OF THE SITE
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