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

Back to top

1.1 Type

B

1.2 Site code

GR4220006

1.3 Site name

NISOS POLYAIGOS - KIMOLOS

1.4 First Compilation date

1995-04

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 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 top

2.1 Site-centre location [decimal degrees]:

Longitude:	24.640708
Latitude:	36.764289

2.2 Area [ha]

13871.3000

2.3 Marine area [%]

75.6800

2.4 Sitelength [km] (optional):

No information provided

2.5 Administrative region code and name

NUTS level 2 code	Region Name
GR42	Notio Aigaio

2.6 Biogeographical Region(s)

Mediterranean

(0.00 %)

Marine Mediterranean

(0.00 %)

3. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Back to top

3.1 Habitat types present on the site and assessment for them

Annex I Habitat types						Site assessment
Code	PF	NP	Cover [ha]	Cave [number]	Data quality	A|B|C|D	A|B|C
						Representativity	Relative Surface	Conservation	Global
1120	X		208.466	0.00	P	A	C	A	B
1170			101.453	0.00	P	A	C	B	B
1240			4.28515	0.00	G	B	C	B	B
1310			0.00264254	0.00	G	B	C	A	B
1410			0.133617	0.00	G	A	C	C	C
2110			1.37299	0.00	G	A	C	B	B
2190			0.00672162	0.00	G	C	C	C	C
2230			0.0381262	0.00	G	B	C	A	B
2250	X		2.68501	0.00	G	A	C	A	B
2260			1.50417	0.00	G	B	C	A	B
3170	X		0.026306	0.00	G	A	C	A	B
3290			0	0.00	G
5210			1679.09	0.00	G	A	B	A	A
5420			1300.49	0.00	G	A	C	A	B
6220	X		0.0392214	0.00	G	A	C	B	B
8210			0	0.00	G
8220			0	0.00	G
8320			0	0.00	G
92D0			0	0.00	G
9320			0.45053	0.00	G	A	C	A	B

• 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

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.
M	1349	Tursiops truncatus			p				P	DD	D
R	6095	Zamenis situla			p	251	500	i		M	C	A	B	C

• 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		Brassica cretica						P						X
P		Centaurea raphanina ssp. mixta						P				X
P		Cyclamen hederifolium						P					X
P		Cynara cornigera						P						X
M	1350	Delphinus delphis						P					X
M	1350	Delphinus delphis						P	X
M	1350	Delphinus delphis						P			X
P		Dianthus fruticosus						R				X
R		Hemidactylus turcicus						C					X
R		Hemidactylus turcicus						C			X
P		Hymenonema graecum						P						X
R	6958	Mediodactylus kotschyi						C					X
R	6958	Mediodactylus kotschyi						C			X
R	6958	Mediodactylus kotschyi						C	X
P		Mentha pulegium						P				X
P		Muscari pulchellum						P				X
P		Ophrys tenthredinifera						P					X
P		Ophrys tenthredinifera						P						X
P		Orchis coriophora						P						X
P		Orchis papilionacea						P						X
A	5363	Pelophylax kurtmuelleri						P			X
A	5363	Pelophylax kurtmuelleri						P					X
I	1028	Pinna nobilis						P					X
I	1028	Pinna nobilis						P			X
I	1028	Pinna nobilis						P	X
R	1239	Podarcis milensis						C				X
R	1239	Podarcis milensis						C	X
R	1239	Podarcis milensis						C					X
R	1239	Podarcis milensis						C			X
P	1849	Ruscus aculeatus						R
P		Serapias cordigera						P					X
P		Serapias cordigera						P						X
P		Silene cythnia						P				X
I		Sphaerechinus granularis						P						X
R	1289	Telescopus fallax						C	X
R	1289	Telescopus fallax						C					X
R	1289	Telescopus fallax						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

Back to top

4.1 General site character

Habitat class	% Cover
N01	75.30
N03	1.54
N04	1.29
N05	1.29
N06	0.51
N08	15.96
N16	0.51
N18	2.57
N22	1.03
Total Habitat Cover	100

Other Site Characteristics

The site includes the islands of Polyaigos, part of Kimolos and the surrounding marine area at a distance of 1 nautical mile around the coast (~65% of the site). Between the two islands depths are generally less than 30 m. Geologically, both islands consist of volcanic rocks of the Plio-Pleistocene age. The altitude is similar on both isles (354m and 365 respectively) but the relief on Polyaigos is more steep. Cultivation has been practiced all over Kimolos and numerous terraces are found around the hills but nowadays are mostly abandoned. The natural vegetation on both islands is quite similar, ranging from prhygana (Centaurea spinosa, Sarcopoterium spinosum, Cistus, Erica) to low and high shrubs (Juniperus phoenicea, Pistacia lentiscus, Olea europea, Arbutus unedo). These communities have been established in former cultivations during the last decades. Along the streams, characteristic species include Nerium oleander and Myrtus communis. Small wetlands are formed at the mouth of the streams with halophilous vegetation (Juncus sp.). Developed halophilous scrub formations are formed at Ellinika and Alyki on Kimolos. The coasts are mostly rocky with chasmophytic and aero-haline vegetation. Sporadic and limited sandy beaches with hamophilous communities are formed around Kimolos and on the west and northwest coast of Polyaigos. Numerous sea caves are formed along the coast of the two islands. Polyaigos is uninhabited. There are no roads or other infrastructure on the island apart from a few abandoned dwellings and an old mine. Kimolos supports a population that lives in the traditional village of "Chorio". A few small seasonal settlements appear along the East and South coast. Tourist development on the island is very limited.

4.2 Quality and importance

The marine area supports a significant population of the Mediterranean Monk seal Monachus monachus that breeds in numerous sea caves along the coast of the two islands. Posidonia beds are abundant in the littoral zone. Due to the volcanic origin of the islands, some unique geological formations are present. Natural habitats, especially on Polyaigos, are in very good conservation status and are suitable for a significant number of rare and endemic plant and animal species (listed in sections 3.2 and 3.3). Many of these species are common in the island complex of Milos-Kimolos-Polyaigos-Antimilos and since human development is still very limited in the site, nature conservation can be maintained. Brassica cretica is a species with local populations, usually coastal, whose main distribution area is Greece just extending to W Turkey and with a distinct appearance in Lebanon (probably introduced) and Mt Carmel (Israel). Cynara cornigera is an east-mediterranean species, with an interesting distribution in the Aegean. Apart from Greece it is also found in Cyprus.

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

Back to top

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

Code	Cover [%]
GR95	1.22

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

Designated at national or regional level:

Type code	Site name	Type	Cover [%]
GR95	Praso (Kimolou)	*	1.22

5.3 Site designation (optional)

No information provided

6. SITE MANAGEMENT

Back to top

6.1 Body(ies) responsible for the site management:

No information provided

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

Back to top No information provided

---

SITE DISPLAY