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

GR2320012

1.3 Site name

OROS ERYMANTHOS

1.4 First Compilation date

2009-10

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:	2010-03
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:	21.842797
Latitude:	37.928056

2.2 Area [ha]

39020.9400

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
GR23	Dytiki Ellada

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			r				P	DD	C	B	C	B
B	A229	Alcedo atthis			c				P	DD	C	B	C	B
B	A255	Anthus campestris			c				P	DD	C	A	C	B
B	A255	Anthus campestris			r	50		p		M	C	A	C	B
B	A226	Apus apus			r				P	DD	C	B	C	B
B	A226	Apus apus			c				P	DD	C	B	C	B
B	A215	Bubo bubo			p	2	2	p		G	C	A	C	B
B	A087	Buteo buteo			r	4	4	p		M	D	A
B	A087	Buteo buteo			w	1	1	i		M	D	A
B	A087	Buteo buteo			p	1	5	p		M	D	A
B	A087	Buteo buteo			c	8	8	i		M	D	A
B	A224	Caprimulgus europaeus			r	1	100	p		M	D	A
B	A224	Caprimulgus europaeus			c				C	DD	D	A
B	A080	Circaetus gallicus			c				P	DD	C	A	C	B
B	A080	Circaetus gallicus			r	3	3	p		G	C	A	C	B
B	A738	Delichon urbicum (urbica)			c				C	DD	D	B
B	A738	Delichon urbicum (urbica)			r	1	500	p		M	D	B
B	A239	Dendrocopos leucotos			p				P	DD	C	B	C	B
B	A447	Emberiza caesia			r				P	DD	C	B	C	B
B	A379	Emberiza hortulana			r	1	200	p		M	D	B
B	A379	Emberiza hortulana			c				P	DD	D	B
B	A103	Falco peregrinus			p	2	2	p		G	C	A	C	B
B	A439	Hippolais olivetorum			r				P	DD	C	B	C	B
B	A251	Hirundo rustica			r	1	500	p		M	D	B
B	A251	Hirundo rustica			c				P	DD	D	B
B	A338	Lanius collurio			r	100		p		M	C	B	C	B
B	A868	Leiopicus medius			p	100		p		M	C	B	C	B
B	A246	Lullula arborea			p	50		p		M	C	A	C	B
B	A230	Merops apiaster			r				P	DD	C	B	C	B
B	A260	Motacilla flava			r				C	DD	C	B	C	B
B	A355	Passer hispaniolensis			r				C	DD	C	B	C	B
B	A072	Pernis apivorus			c				P	DD	D	A
B	A072	Pernis apivorus			r	1	5	p		M	D	A
B	A210	Streptopelia turtur			r				C	DD	C	B	C	B
B	A440	Sylvia rueppelli			r				P	DD	C	C	C	B
B	A228	Tachymarptis melba			r				P	DD	C	B	C	B
B	A228	Tachymarptis melba			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		Achillea umbellata						C				X
P		Anthemis cretica ssp. cretica						P						X
P		Arabis bryoides						P						X
P		Asperula aristata ssp. thessala						P				X
P		Asperula aristata ssp. thessala						P						X
P		Aurinia moreana						R				X
P		Campanula radicosa						P				X
P		Centaurea raphanina ssp. mixta						P				X
P		Cerastium candidissimum						C				X
B	A687	Columba palumbus palumbus			50	50	p							X
B	A687	Columba palumbus palumbus			50	50	p				X
P		Dianthus biflorus						R				X
P		Dianthus integer ssp. minutiflorus						P						X
P		Dianthus tymphresteus						R				X
P		Edraianthus parnassicus						R				X
P		Erysimum cephalonicum						C				X
P		Erysimum pectinatum						P				X
I	6199	Euplagia quadripunctaria						C						X
P		Festuca jeanpertii ssp. achaica						P				X
P		Fritillaria graeca						P				X
P		Geocaryum peloponnesiacum						C				X
P		Lilium chalcedonicum						P						X
P		Minuartia confusa						R				X
P		Minuartia stellata						P						X
P		Minuartia verna						P				X
P		Poa thessala						P						X
P		Rhamnus sibthorpianus						R				X
P		Saxifraga sibthorpii						P						X
P		Sideritis clandestina ssp. cyllenea						P				X
P		Silene auriculata						R				X
P		Silene radicosa ssp. radicosa						P						X
P		Thlaspi graecum						P				X
P		Trifolium parnassi						P				X
P		Valeriana olenaea						R				X
P		Verbascum epixanthinum						P				X
P		Veronica thymifolia						P				X
P		Viola chelmea						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
N05	4.43
N08	54.51
N09	10.99
N12	0.13
N16	1.50
N17	16.52
N19	1.62
N21	10.30
Total Habitat Cover	100

Other Site Characteristics

The mountain range of Erymanthos is the highest one of an extended mountainous area in NW Peloponnisos, consisting of several peaks and characterized by a multifarious relief with many springs, valleys, plateaus and gorges. From the springs of the Olonos summit, two small rivers are formed crossing the two biggest gorges of Mt. Erymanthos. These gorges are very impressive from an aesthetic point of view, as the landscape presents several spectacular waterfalls. The Erymanthos mountain range belongs to the Olonos-Pindos geotectonic zone and the geological substratum is composed of plate limestones with layers of ceratolith and flysch. The contact of the calcareous rocks with the waterproof schists is the main reason for the existence of many springs occuring at altitudes higher than 1500m. The conifer forests with Abies cephalonica occuring on the largest part of the northern slopes of Mt. Erymanthos are characterized by good structure and dense stands up to 1800-1900m, whilst on the western slopes extended calcareous cliffs are present. The southern slopes are covered by Abies cephalonica and Juniperus foetidissima stands up to lower altitudes (1600-1700m) and, as a consequence of intense erosion and grazing, the degradation stages of vegetation accompanied by bare rocky ground give the main appearance of the landscape.

4.2 Quality and importance

Mt Erymanthos still holds good populations of birds of prey, such as the Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos), the Short-toed Eagle (Circaetus gallicus) and the Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus). Rock Partridges (Alectoris graeca) are still found in sustainable numbers, while open forest species like the Woodlark (Lullula arborea) and the Red-backed Shrike (Lanius collurio) are very common. Other species of interest include forest dwellers such as the Woodpigeon (Columba palumbus) and the Middle Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos medius). Clusters of saplings prevent soil erosion and positively effect the ecology of the area. The forests of the study area are within the collective basin of the Erymanthos and Pineios rivers and help to protect the soil, the cultivated areas and the archaeological site. The oak forest and the Pinus halepensis forest occupy the larger part of the site. Maquis vegetation is limited. We consider that the protection of the biotopes of in this ecologically sensitive region, threatened not only by a retreat from the natural zones of development in Greece but also from disappearing from Peloponnisos, it will constitute an important measure, contributing to the conservation of the structure and the balance of the Mediterranean type ecosystems. This is an important site for species characterisitic of a mosaic of forest, pasture and olive-groves. The butterfly fauna of the area is quite important, and the site includes adequate habitats for Parnassius apollo and Parnassius mnemosyne (Annex IV), as well as for Callimorpha quadripunctaria (common in the site).

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)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, Athens2)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.3)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 [%]
GR21	0.00
GR95	1.84
IN06	97.97

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

Designated at national or regional level:

Type code	Site name	Type	Cover [%]
GR21	Kalousio Acha?as	*	0.00
GR99	Ethniko Parko Oreinon Ogkon Chelmou - Vouraikou - Zoni C, Periochi Perivallontikou Elenchou	*	1.50
GR96	Ethniko Parko Oreinon Ogkon Chelmou - Vouraikou	*	1.50
GR95	Doxaras-Koriza (Karlentziou-Drosias-Spartias)	*	1.84

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 DIRECTORATE OF ACHAIAS, 2. FOREST DIRECTORATE OF ILIAS
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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