GR4330008 - PRASSANO FARANGI

Code
GR4330008
Type
SPA
First compilation date
01/10/2001
Date site proposed as SCI
22/05/2014
Date site confirmed as SCI
22/05/2014
Date site designated as SAC
22/05/2014
National legal reference of SAC designation
01/10/2001
01/05/2009

Map

Quality

An important site for breeding raptors. Species of concern include: Gyps fulvus.

Other characteristics

The area is located at the nothern part of Crete on the south-east of Rethymnon town. It comprises the gorge of Prasses (Prassiano). It is surrounded by hills and low mountains.

Documentation

Heath, M. F. and Evans, M. I., eds. 2000. Important Bird Areas in Europe: Priority sites for conservation. 2: Southern Europe. Cambridge, UK: BirdLife International. BirdLife Conservation Series No. 8, p. 791.

Reference: Natura 2000 data form, database release 7 Feb 2014