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

GR2320013

1.3 Site name

OROS CHELMOS (AROANIA) - FARANGI VOURAIKOU KAI PERIOCHI KALAVRYTON

1.4 First Compilation date

2009-06

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:	22.204163
Latitude:	37.990790

2.2 Area [ha]

32209.7000

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
GR25	Peloponnisos

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	A298	Acrocephalus arundinaceus			c				C	DD	C	B	C	B
B	A247	Alauda arvensis			c				R	DD	C	B	C	B
B	A255	Anthus campestris			r	15	40	p	R	G	C	B	C	B
B	A215	Bubo bubo			p	2	2	p	R	G	C	C	C	C
B	A243	Calandrella brachydactyla			c				P	DD	C	B	C	B
B	A224	Caprimulgus europaeus			r	1	5	p	V	M	D	C	C	C
B	A080	Circaetus gallicus			r	10	11	p	C	G	C	B	C	B
B	A082	Circus cyaneus			c	10	10	i	P	M	C	B	C	B
B	A113	Coturnix coturnix			r	20	40	p	R	G	C	B	C	B
B	A239	Dendrocopos leucotos			p				V	DD	D	B	B	B
B	A379	Emberiza hortulana			r	1	5	p	V	G	D	B	B	B
B	A098	Falco columbarius			c				P	DD	C	B	C	B
B	A100	Falco eleonorae			c		50	i	P	M	D	B	C	B
B	A103	Falco peregrinus			p	4	4	p	R	G	C	B	C	B
B	A097	Falco vespertinus			c	50	50	i	P	M	C	B	C	B
B	A153	Gallinago gallinago			c				P	DD	C	B	C	B
B	A022	Ixobrychus minutus minutus			c				P	DD	C	B	C	B
B	A338	Lanius collurio			r	340	400	p	C	G	C	B	C	B
B	A339	Lanius minor			r	1	3	p	R	G	D	B	B	C
B	A341	Lanius senator			r	30	50	p	R	G	D	B	C	B
B	A868	Leiopicus medius			p	231	353	p	C	G	C	B	C	B
B	A246	Lullula arborea			p	200	250	p	C	G	C	B	C	B
B	A260	Motacilla flava			c				C	DD	C	B	C	B
B	A277	Oenanthe oenanthe			c				C	DD	C	B	C	B
B	A337	Oriolus oriolus			c				C	DD	C	B	C	B
B	A072	Pernis apivorus			r	2	3	p	R	G	D	C	C	B
B	A210	Streptopelia turtur			c				P	DD	C	B	C	B
B	A306	Sylvia curruca			r	20	40	p	R	G	C	B	B	B
B	A166	Tringa glareola			c				R	DD	C	B	C	B
B	A165	Tringa ochropus			c				P	DD	C	B	C	B
B	A232	Upupa epops			c				R	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
B	A866	Picus viridis s. str.			110	240	p	C					X
B	A866	Picus viridis s. str.			110	240	p	C			X
B	A155	Scolopax rusticola						C			X
B	A155	Scolopax rusticola						C					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
Total Habitat Cover	0

Other Site Characteristics

Mt. Chelmos is located in Northern Peloponnisos and is characterized by a variety of geological substrata and soil types (conglomerates, limestones of Olonos-Pindos zone, flysh). The main elements of its "wild" landscape include: well forested slopes of the Meso- and Supra-Mediterranean vegetation zone with Abies cephalonica and Pinus nigra subsp. pallasiana forests, steep calcareous cliffs, the Mavrolimni lake (2050 m) of glacier origin (this is the only "alpine" lake of Peloponnisos) and the impressive Styx valley associated with a small, wet cave and a waterfall at its base. Erosion of limestone has mainly contributed to the formation of a strong relief with steep calcareous cliffs and screes. The closed, dense grasslands with Trifolium parnasii (Trifolion parnassi) and Alopecurus gerardi 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). Forests of good structure characterized by a more diverse flora are present on the eastern slopes of Mt. Chelmos compared with the northern slopes. Vouraikos gorge is situated in the northern part of Peloponnisos. It is positioned between Mt. Aroania (Chelmos) and the eastern parts of Mt. Panachaiko. The Vouraikos river, which has shaped this steep-sided, deep gorge flows from the mountains of Kalavryta. The gorge begins about 3 km south of the village of Kato Zachlorou and runs parallel to the river, which enters the sea close to the coastal city of Diakofto. A railway leading from Diakofto to Kalavryta runs through the gorge. Many streams enter the river, along its course, the main one being Avrigiolaka, which flows from the village of Mamousia. The gorge is very narrow in several places, while in others it is wider.

4.2 Quality and importance

The area is still rich in birds of prey, even though the Griffon Vulutre (Gyps fulvus) that once nested is extinct. There are still Golden Eagles (Aquila chrysaetos) and Short-toed Eagles (Circaetus gallicus), as well as Peregrine Falcons (Falco peregrinus) etc. This area is one of the most important for the Rock Partridge, its population being still healthy and communicating with other populations in the broader area. Other species of interest include the Eagle Owl (Bubo bubo) with at least 6 breeding pairs, the White-backed Woodpecker (Dendrocopos leucotos) which is restricted to high altitude old fir forests, the Woodlark (Lullula arborea) and the Tawny Pipit (Anthus campestris) and the Alpine Swift (Apus melba). Vouraikos river suffers from household and industrial waste disposal, while a large part of the forests along its route was burnt recently.

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)

No information provided

5. SITE PROTECTION STATUS

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5.1 Designation types at national and regional level (optional):

Code	Cover [%]
GR12	5.23
GR21	0.77
GR95	8.63
IN06	77.10

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

Designated at national or regional level:

Type code	Site name	Type	Cover [%]
GR08	Ethniko Parko Oreinon Ogkon Chelmou - Vouraikou - Periochi Prostasias tis Fysis A1 Ypsiles Koryfes Orous Chelmou	*	6.23
GR95	Agios Nikolaos-Gourna (Diakoftou-Mamousias-Trapezas)	*	3.51
GR21	Souvardo Kalavryton	+	0.77
GR95	Valimi-Peristera (Exoxis-Vellas)	*	0.14
GR12	Dasos ethnikis anexartisias Kalavryton Acha?as	*	5.23
GR99	Ethniko Parko Oreinon Ogkon Chelmou - Vouraikou - Zones Eidikon Rythmiseon B1, B2, B3, B4	*	2.84
GR08	Ethniko Parko Oreinon Ogkon Chelmou - Vouraikou - Periochi Prostasias tis Fysis A2 Dasous Anexartisias Kalavryton	*	5.46
GR08	Ethniko Parko Oreinon Ogkon Chelmou - Vouraikou - Periochi Prostasias tis Fysis A3 Farangiou Vouraikou	*	7.67
GR95	Krastoni-Sokara	+	3.42
GR96	Ethniko Parko Oreinon Ogkon Chelmou - Vouraikou	*	92.43
GR99	Ethniko Parko Oreinon Ogkon Chelmou - Vouraikou - Zoni C, Periochi Perivallontikou Elenchou	*	70.23
GR95	Lagkadas-Fteres-Vageni-Kastraki (Kastrion)	*	1.55

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:	MANAGEMENT BODY OF “CHELMOS-VOURAIKOS”
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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