Data Zone
Country/territory: Greece
IBA criteria met: B3, C6 (2000)
For more information about IBA criteria, please click here
Area: 8,900 hectares (89.00 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2019 | very poor | very high | low |
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Site description (2000 baseline)
An area of rocky slopes, scrub, inland cliffs and a small gorge. There is also a terraced plateau with old hedges. The main human activity is livestock-farming.
Key biodiversity
This is an important area for species typical of Mediterranean scrub and rocky habitats.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Artemisio and Lyrkeio mountains (Greece). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/artemisio-and-lyrkeio-mountains-iba-greece on 27/12/2024.