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 | GR4120004 |
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SITENAME | IKARIA - FOURNOI KAI PARAKTIA ZONI |
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. SITE IDENTIFICATION
Back to top1.1 Type
1.2 Site code
1.3 Site name
IKARIA - FOURNOI KAI PARAKTIA ZONI |
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: | 26.482823 |
Latitude: | 37.579193 |
2.2 Area [ha]
2.3 Marine area [%]
2.4 Sitelength [km] (optional):
No information provided
2.5 Administrative region code and name
NUTS level 2 code
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Region Name
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GR41 | Voreio Aigaio |
2.6 Biogeographical Region(s)
Mediterranean
| (0.00 %) |
Marine Mediterranean
| (0.00 %) |
3. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Back to top3.1 Habitat types present on the site and assessment for them
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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1120
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X
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| 525.396
| 0.00
| P
| A
| C
| A
| B
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1170
|
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| 178.144
| 0.00
| P
| A
| C
| A
| B
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1240
|
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| 284.809
| 0.00
| G
| C
| B
| B
| C
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1310
|
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| 0
| 0.00
| G
|
|
|
|
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1410
|
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| 0.2345
| 0.00
| G
| C
| C
| C
| C
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2110
|
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| 0
| 0.00
| G
|
|
|
|
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2260
|
|
| 0
| 0.00
| G
|
|
|
|
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3170
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X
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| 0
| 0.00
| G
|
|
|
|
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3290
|
|
| 0
| 0.00
| G
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|
|
|
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4090
|
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| 375.376
| 0.00
| G
| C
| C
| A
| B
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5210
|
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| 2049.11
| 0.00
| G
| C
| B
| B
| B
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5330
|
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| 58.0013
| 0.00
| G
| A
| C
| A
| A
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5420
|
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| 3803.57
| 0.00
| G
| C
| C
| B
| C
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6220
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X
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| 1.0602
| 0.00
| G
| A
| C
| A
| A
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8210
|
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| 32.8628
| 0.00
| G
| A
| C
| A
| B
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8220
|
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| 59.697
| 0.00
| G
| B
| B
| A
| B
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8310
|
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| 0
| 1.00
|
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9260
|
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| 11.8928
| 0.00
| G
| B
| C
| B
| B
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92C0
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| 30.1226
| 0.00
| G
| B
| C
| A
| B
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92D0
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| 0.966432
| 0.00
| G
| C
| C
| A
| B
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9320
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| 192.563
| 0.00
| G
| A
| C
| A
| A
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9340
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| 73.9926
| 0.00
| G
| B
| C
| B
| B
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9540
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| 165.175
| 0.00
| G
| A
| C
| A
| A
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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
Habitat class
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% Cover
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N01 | 26.66 |
N03 | 0.01 |
N04 | 0.40 |
N05 | 3.45 |
N06 | 2.27 |
N08 | 52.61 |
N09 | 2.61 |
N15 | 1.80 |
N16 | 0.50 |
N17 | 0.87 |
N18 | 3.18 |
N22 | 5.06 |
N23 | 0.58 |
Total Habitat Cover | 100 |
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Other Site Characteristics
The island of Icaria is situated at the east central part of the Aegean sea, SW of Samos island and close to Asia Minor coasts. The climate is typical Mediterranean with mean annual rainfall exceeding 870 mm. The annual mean temperature reaches up to 19.3 °C, while its maximum and minimum values are 22.5 and 15.7 °C. Mount Atheras (the highest summit, 1042 m) is located at central Icaria and consists mostly of schist. Frequent mist and cloud formation make the highest part relatively humid even in summer. Here the open type of vegetation is the result of grazing; the small thickets at a few protected spots indicate, that the island was once totally covered by forest.On the southern side (Agios Nikolaos) there are large, well developed limestone cliffs. A significant proportion of the endemic flora of the island is present in that part. There is also a constantly flowing river (habitat type 3170), Chalaris, that crosses the island from the south to the north, with oriental plane woods flanking its banks (habitat type 92C0). An archaeological site, the temple of Tavropolos Artemis, is situated at the mouth of the river. It must be mentioned that: a) habitat type 9540 concerns Pinus brutia forests; b) habitat type 9340 describes Quercus ilex arborescent formations.The third area, Fanari, includes mainly the marine habitat types of the site, typical of the open sea and mediterranean marine environment, with sandy shores and Posidonia beds.Fournoi consist a complex of small islands SE of Icaria island. Its noteworthy to mention, that even though their total surface is relatively small, their coasts (about 126 Km in length) are characterised by most typical aegean cliffs, reefs and cavities. |
4.2 Quality and importance
A main element of the quality and importance of the site is its high biodiversity, explicit in the variety of habitat types and in the plenitude of endemic and local endemic plants and invertebrates existing in the area. This high degree of endemism (e.g, species endemic to Ikaria, such as Symphytum icaricum and species endemic to the East Aegean, such as Cephalaria squamiflora ssp. squamiflora, Onopordum majorii), derives mainly from the geographical location of Icaria island (very close to Asia Minor) as well as from the high altitudes and the fair variety of biotopes existing within the proposed site. It must be mentioned, as well, that due to the isolation from the main tourist areas of Greece and the limited human activities within the site, the Pinus brutia forests and the mixed Cupressus sempervirens formations on Icaria island are at a very good conservation status. Only one population of this species is known, north of Plagia. In addition, the undisturbed marine biotopes which maintain an excellent conservation status, mainly on Fournoi islands, offer a representative ecosystem for the survival and conservation of rare or endangered species in the Mediterranean region, such as the monk seal (Monachus monachus) and dolphin (Tursiops truncatus). It is also a very important staging post for bird migration on their seasonal coast flyway. It is for the above reasons that this area forms an environment ideal for the creation of an east-mediterranean marine park. OTHER IMPORTANT SPECIES WITH MOTIVATION D Plants: The endemic species Linum gyaricum, Verbascum ikaricum, Nigella icarica, Polygonum icaricum, Symphytum icaricum (a local endemic), Rorippa icarica are protected by the Greek Law (Presidential Decree 67/81) and are included in the European Red List of Globally threatened plants and in the IUCN Red Data List (1993), in the category of threatened plants characterised as Rare, all except O. majorii whose degree of threat is inteterminate. The following species are protected by the Greek Law (Presidential Decree 67/81) and are included in the IUCN Red Data List (1988, 1993) in the category of threatened plants: Pteris dentata (endangered, in Greece and Europe while its World status is unknown); Corydalis integra, Muscari macrocarpum and Galanthus ikariae (rare in Greece and in Europe), all endemic to the East Mediterranean Region; Campanula hagielia (rare) also included in European List of Globally Threatened Animals and Plants. Galanthus ikariae is also protected by the CITES convention, Annex BII). The species Digitalis cariensis (only in Ikaria in Greece), Dianthus elegans is mediterranean endemics, occurring in Anatolia and only in the East Aegan islands in Europe. In addition, the species Ophisops elegans, Agama stellio and Cyrtodactylus kotschyii are included in Corine-Checklist of threatened animals. |
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 | A04 | | i |
M | A04.02 | | i |
M | B01.02 | | i |
M | D03.03 | | b |
M | E01.03 | | b |
L | E04 | | i |
M | F02.01.02 | | b |
M | F02.03.03 | | b |
M | F03.02.05 | | b |
M | F05.01 | | b |
M | F05.05 | | b |
M | G01.01.01 | | b |
M | G01.04.03 | | b |
M | G02.08 | | i |
M | H01 | | b |
M | H03.01 | | b |
M | J01 | | i |
L | J02.06 | | i |
M | L05 | | b |
M | L09 | | i |
M | M01.07 | | 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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L | D01.01 | | 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):
Code
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Cover [%]
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GR00 | 100.00 |
5.2 Relation of the described site with other sites (optional):
No information provided
5.3 Site designation (optional)
No information provided
6. SITE MANAGEMENT
Back to top6.1 Body(ies) responsible for the site management:
Organisation: | 1. FISHERIES DIRECTORATE OF SAMOS, 2. FOREST DIRECTORATE OF SAMOS |
Address: | |
Email: | |
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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No information provided
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