GR4340021 - CHERSONISOS RODOPOU

Code
GR4340021
Type
SPA
First compilation date
01/10/2002
Date site proposed as SCI
22/05/2014
Date site confirmed as SCI
22/05/2014
Date site designated as SAC
22/05/2014
National legal reference of SAC designation
01/10/2002
01/05/2009

Map

Photos of the site

Quality

This is an important area for passage migrants and breeding raptors. Species of concern include Gyps fulvus and Falco biarmicus.

Other characteristics

The site is located at the NW part of Crete, (about 20 Km from Chania), and comprises the northern part of Rodopos peninsula. It is characterised by: 1) Vegetated sea cliffs, Aegean cliffs, chasms, screes and sink holes. 2) Phrygana affected by grazing. 3) Local Pistacia lentiscus thickets in a good condition.

Documentation

Heath, M. F. and Evans, M. I., eds. 2000. Important Bird Areas in Europe: Priority sites for conservation. 2: Southern Europe. Cambridge, UK: BirdLife International. BirdLife Conservation Series No. 8, p. 791.

Reference: Natura 2000 data form, database release 7 Feb 2014