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 | GR4110001 |
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| SITENAME | LIMNOS: CHORTAROLIMNI - LIMNI ALYKI KAI THALASSIA PERIOCHI |
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. SITE IDENTIFICATION
Back to top1.1 Type
1.2 Site code
1.3 Site name
| LIMNOS: CHORTAROLIMNI - LIMNI ALYKI KAI THALASSIA PERIOCHI |
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: | 25.444425 |
| Latitude: | 39.938037 |
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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| GR41 | Voreio Aigaio |
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
|
|
| 204.195
| 0.00
| P
| B
| C
| B
| B
|
| 1120
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X
|
| 11792.2
| 0.00
| P
| A
| A
| A
| A
|
| 1170
|
|
| 364.633
| 0.00
| P
| A
| A
| B
| B
|
| 1210
|
|
| 0
| 0.00
| G
|
|
|
|
|
| 1240
|
|
| 4.28898
| 0.00
| G
| C
| C
| C
| C
|
| 1310
|
|
| 0
| 0.00
| G
|
|
|
|
|
| 1410
|
|
| 152.481
| 0.00
| G
| B
| C
| B
| B
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| 1420
|
|
| 48.33
| 0.00
| G
| B
| C
| C
| C
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| 2110
|
|
| 16.4815
| 0.00
| G
| B
| C
| B
| B
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| 2120
|
|
| 92.5113
| 0.00
| G
| A
| B
| A
| A
|
| 2190
|
|
| 142.244
| 0.00
| G
| B
| A
| B
| B
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| 2260
|
|
| 55.8334
| 0.00
| G
| B
| A
| B
| B
|
| 3170
|
X
|
| 0.114578
| 0.00
| G
| A
| C
| B
| B
|
| 3290
|
|
| 0
| 0.00
| G
|
|
|
|
|
| 5420
|
|
| 614.523
| 0.00
| G
| B
| C
| B
| B
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| 6420
|
|
| 17.8259
| 0.00
| G
| A
| C
| A
| B
|
| 9350
|
|
| 0
| 0.00
| G
|
|
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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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| N01 | 70.98 |
| N03 | 2.39 |
| N04 | 1.57 |
| N05 | 0.18 |
| N06 | 0.24 |
| N08 | 2.07 |
| N10 | 0.28 |
| N15 | 21.96 |
| N18 | 0.10 |
| N23 | 0.23 |
Total Habitat Cover | 100 |
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Other Site Characteristics
| Alyki is a shallow coastal salt lagoon and Chortarolimni is a coastal seasonal brackish marsh (hereafter they are called lakes for simplicity). The lakes Alyki and Chortarolimni are located in the eastern part of the island of Limnos, along the coastal zone and in close proximity to each other. The surface of the lakes is about 600 ha and 230 ha respectively. Between the two lakes there is a smaller one (Asprolimni, ca. 42 ha). The access to the wetland is difficult during the rainy season and is made possible through a trail. The latter is close to the road that connects the communities of Roussopoulio, Romano, Kalliopi and Kontopoulio with the habitation centre of the community of Moudros. Alyki is covered, for the most part, by sea water in contrast to Chortarolimni which is empty of water most of the time.When there is no water Alyki as well as Chortarolimni form an extended salt meadow the skirts of which that face the sea are devoid of vegetation due to the severe winds. The area of the meadow is occupied by salt scrubs (Salicornia sp., Arthrocnemum sp., Tamarix sp.) intermixed with glasswort swards. In the outer zone of the skirts one finds Juncus sp., Erica sp., Cistus sp., Euphorbia sp. and Sarcopoterium spinosum. Wooded formations are very scattered within the broader area (olive trees, Vitex agnus, Elaegnus angustifolius, Ficus carica, Quercus macrolepis - habitat type 9350). There also exist mosaic-type areas of Phragmites australis and Arundo donax.Finally, a narrow zone of ammophilous psammophytic vegetation extends at the seashore [fine sand, unstabilised dunes -Ammophila arenaria, Eryngium maritimum, Pancratium maritimum followed by a transitional zone with stabilised dunes - Centaurea spinosa, Thymus sp. (habitat type 2260)]. NOTES: Maps of the Hellenic Army Geographical Service, the Royal Greek Navy Hydrographic Service and the British Navy Hydrographic Service were used to delimitate the present site. The road which follows the contour line at 10 m was considered as the best approximation to the relief since it is laid out parallel to the row of hills. It includes drainage-basins that end at the lakes Alyki and Chortarolimni.Since the marine area of the site is in the northern Aegean Sea, the water is more turbid and the depth curve at 20 m was regarded as a satisfactory approximation to the lower limit of distribution of the submarine meadows (Posidonia oceanica beds). The whole plateau is considered to be covered by submarine meadows. Their presence is shown on the map of the Navy Hydrographic Service though it is possible that large areas of the plateau may be devoid of vegetation (Posidonia oceanica) due to the great hydrodynamism. In the case of habitat type 1170 (reefs), boundaries were drawn by following the depth curve at 10 m (Keros reefs) and the corresponding one at 5 m (Petalida reefs). The difference between the two depth curves is justified by the greater hydrodynamism at Keros reefs. |
4.2 Quality and importance
| The site hosts suitable habitats (rivers with sandy substrate) for the Odonata species (Stylurus flavipes) that should be present there. No sampling was performed at 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
| Negative Impacts |
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| Rank | Threats and pressures [code] | Pollution (optional) [code] | inside/outside [i|o|b] |
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| H | A01 | | i |
| H | A04 | | i |
| L | A07 | | i |
| L | A08 | | i |
| H | C01.01 | | i |
| M | D01.02 | | i |
| H | D05 | | i |
| M | E03.01 | | i |
| M | E03.03 | | i |
| L | E04.02 | | i |
| M | F02 | | b |
| H | F02.02.01 | | o |
| M | F02.03.03 | | b |
| H | F03.01 | | i |
| M | G04.01 | | i |
| L | G05.02 | | b |
| H | G05.07 | | b |
| L | H01 | | i |
| L | H01.03 | | i |
| L | H01.05 | | b |
| L | H01.08 | | b |
| M | H03.01 | | o |
| H | H03.03 | | o |
| L | I01 | | b |
| M | I02 | | b |
| M | J02.04 | | i |
| H | J02.12 | | i |
| L | J03.01 | | b |
| M | M01.01 | | b |
| M | M02.01 | | b |
| M | XE | | b |
| M | XO | | 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):
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 | Palaiokastro-Alepotrypes-Voutsadika (Panagias-Plakas) | * | 0.04 |
| GR95 | Komi-Tourles-Chortalimni (Romanou-Roussopouliou-Kalliopis) | * | 6.12 |
5.3 Site designation (optional)
No information provided
6. SITE MANAGEMENT
Back to top6.1 Body(ies) responsible for the site management:
| Organisation: | FISHERIES DIRECTORATE OF LESVOS |
| 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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No information provided
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