Prasson gorge, Crete (Greece) IBA | Text

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Prasson gorge, Crete

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Site description (2000 baseline):

Site location and context

A steep rocky gorge with slopes covered with phrygana. The main human activity is stock-raising.

Key biodiversity

This site is important for breeding raptors.

Pressure/threats to key biodiversity

The area is a candidate SAC.

Protected areas

National Partial International NonePart of IBA covered by Wildlife Refuge (Vrysinas/Armenon-Kare-Seliou-Prasson, 1,700 ha).

Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Prasson gorge, Crete (Greece). Downloaded from https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/prasson-gorge-crete-iba-greece on 24/12/2024.