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Artemisio and Lyrkeio mountains This is an IBA in Danger! 


Site description (2000 baseline):

Site location and context
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.



Pressure/threats to key biodiversity
The main threat is from illegal hunting.



Protected areas
National None International None




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.