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Site description (2000 baseline):
Site location and context
A rugged area of tall cliffs, grassland and
Abies and
Pinus forests. The main human activities are tourism and livestock-farming.
An important area for raptors and alpine species. Breeding birds include four of the 10 species in Europe that are restricted (when breeding) to the Eurasian high-montane biome.
Pressure/threats to key biodiversity
The main threats are from tourism development and hunting. A management plan for the Parnassos National Park is under preparation. Part of the area is a candidate SAC.
National Partial
International LowPart of IBA covered by National Park (Parnassos, 3,513 ha). 2,650 ha of IBA covered by Wildlife Refuge (Asprochoma-Psilo-Prontoli-Kelari/Arachovas, 2,650 ha). 625 ha of IBA covered by Special Protection Area (Ethnikos Drymos Parnassou, 3,695 ha).
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Mount Parnassos (Greece). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/mount-parnassos-iba-greece on 23/12/2024.
