The largest plain in Greece. The site is predominantly arable land and villages. Hills covered with phrygana are included.
Key biodiversity
The site is important for species found in arable land and holds the largest number of breeding Falco naumanni in Greece.
Pressure/threats to key biodiversity
The main threat is from agricultural intensification. The demolition of old buildings is a particular threat to Falco naumanni (`Other' threats, above).
Protected areas
National Low International None2,300 ha of IBA covered by Wildlife Refuge (Mavrovouni/Agnanteris, 2,300 ha).
