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Site description (2000 baseline):
Site location and context
The higher parts of the mountain are dominated by
Abies forest and lower areas by
Pinus forest, maquis and phrygana. Part of the site is a military area. The main human activity is recreation and tourism.
This is an important area for species associated with conifer forests and upland scrub.
Pressure/threats to key biodiversity
The main threats are from disturbance and tourism. A National Park management plan is currently being prepared. Part of the area is a candidate SAC.
National Partial
International Partial3,812 ha of IBA covered by National Park (Parnitha, 3,812 ha). Part of IBA covered by Wildlife Refuge (Voutima/Avlonas, 1,188 ha). 10,070 ha of IBA covered by Wildlife Refuge (Dasoktima Tatoiou-Salonikis-Loimikou-Sinidioktito, 10,070 ha). 4,012 ha of IBA covered by Special Protection Area (Ethnikos Drymos Parnithas, 4,012 ha).
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Mount Parnitha (Greece). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/mount-parnitha-iba-greece on 23/11/2024.
