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close| Location | Greece, Central Macedonia |
| Central coordinates | 22o 39.00' East 41o 1.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A4i, B1i, C1, C2 |
| Area | 1,700 ha |
| Altitude | 25 - 100m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information This is an important site for passage and wintering waterbirds. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Haliaeetus albicilla (passage).
Site description A freshwater lake, marshes and wet meadows 2 km north-west of Vafiohori village. The area is divided by a canal. Human activities include arable agriculture, stock-raising, and hunting.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalmatian Pelican Pelecanus crispus | passage | - | 50 individuals | unknown | A1, A4i, B1i, C1, C2 | Vulnerable |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Alluvial and very wet forest | - |
| Grassland | Humid grasslands | - |
| Wetlands (inland) | Fens, transition mires and springs; Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation | - |
| Rocky areas | Inland cliffs | - |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 90% |
| water management | 90% |
Management considerations The site is seriously threatened by construction of a large dam in the marshland which began in 1996. This will flood areas of marsh-land and wet meadows. Other threats include hunting and the expansion of agriculture. A quarry is to reopen at the southern end of the site.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Artzan marshes. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 26/05/2013
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