Data Zone
Country/territory: Greece
IBA criteria met: B2, B3, C6 (2000)
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Area: 150,000 ha
Site description (2000 baseline)
An extensive area of forest between the River Nestos and the border with Bulgaria. The site includes the primary Fagus and Pinus forest of Paranestion. Human activities include forestry, stock-raising, and hunting.
Key biodiversity
The site is important for species associated with upland forests.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Central Rodopi mountains and Nestos valley (Greece). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/central-rodopi-mountains-and-nestos-valley-iba-greece on 24/11/2024.