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close| Location | Greece, Western Greece |
| Central coordinates | 21o 19.00' East 39o 7.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B2, B3, C6 |
| Area | 43,500 ha |
| Altitude | 500 - 1,852m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information The site is important for species typical of Mediterranean woodland and scrub. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Falco naumanni (4-8 breeding pairs).
Site description A long ridge west of the River Acheloos. The site is dominated by maquis, oak Quercus woodland, and at higher altitudes fir Abies forests. Human activities include stock-raising and arable agriculture.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Griffon Vulture Gyps fulvus | resident | 1996 | 6-20 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
| Middle Spotted Woodpecker Dendrocopos medius | resident | 1996 | common [units unknown] | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Woodchat Shrike Lanius senator | breeding | 1996 | abundant [units unknown] | - | B2 | Least Concern |
| Western Rock-nuthatch Sitta neumayer | resident | 1996 | abundant [units unknown] | - | B3 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kanala Valtou | Game Refuge | 3,600 | protected area overlaps with site | 3,600 | |
| KOILADA ACHELOOU - GR2110005 | Birds Directive | 0 | protected area overlaps with site | 162 | |
| Mesonyhi - Fountes/Klidi - Skoulikaria | Game Refuge | 1,560 | protected area overlaps with site | 1,560 | |
| ORI VALTOU - GR2310012 | Birds Directive | 0 | protected area overlaps with site | 9,396 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland; Broadleaved evergreen woodland; Native coniferous woodland; Treeline ecotone | 50% |
| Shrubland | Sclerophyllous scrub, garrigue and maquis; Scrub | 40% |
| Wetlands (inland) | 5% | |
| Rocky areas | Inland cliffs | 8% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land | 10% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 70% |
| not utilised | 30% |
Management considerations The site is threatened by agricultural intensification, grazing preventing forest regeneration and a planned construction of a new dam on the River Acheloos.
Protection status National Partial International None3,600 ha of IBA covered by Wildlife Refuge (Kanala Valtou, 3,600 ha). 1,560 ha of IBA covered by Wildlife Refuge (Mesonyhi-Fountes/Klidi-Skoulikaria, 1,560 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Valtou mountains. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 23/05/2013
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