The site is dominated by hills covered with Quercus forest.
Key biodiversity
An important site for forest species.
Pressure/threats to key biodiversity
The site is threatened by intensive forestry, deforestation and hunting. Part of the area is a candidate SAC.
Protected areas
National Low International None710 ha of IBA covered by Wildlife Refuge (Ag. Athanasios-Sipitoura/Aspraggelon-Elatis, 710 ha).
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2023) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Central Zagori and mount Mitsikeli. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 31/03/2023.
