GR4340019 - FARANGI KALLIKRATIS - ARGOULIANO FARANGI - OROPEDIO MANIKA

Code
GR4340019
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

Photos of the site

Quality

This is an important site for raptors and species occuring in srcub. Species of concern include: Sylvia rueppelli.

Other characteristics

The area is located at the souther part of Crete on the south-east borders of Chania Prefecture. It comprises the Kallikratis and Argouliano gorges and the Manika plateu. The site has a complex geomorphological structure. Gorges, ravines and plateaus, mostly at the higher altitudes, combined with low human activity have resulted in the creation and maintainance of very important natural habitats.

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