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Kasos island and surrounding islets


Site description (2000 baseline):

Site location and context
A large island and the nearby islets dominated by maquis. Human activities include livestock-farming, fishing and hunting.



Key biodiversity
This is an important site for breeding seabirds.



Pressure/threats to key biodiversity
The main threats are from overgrazing and fires. The area is a candidate SAC.



Protected areas
National None International None




Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Kasos island and surrounding islets (Greece). Downloaded from https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/kasos-island-and-surrounding-islets-iba-greece on 23/12/2024.