Cyprus Special Protection Areas (SPA's)

                Vouni Panagias
            Agios Ioannis Cliffs

As of the 22nd November 2005 this site was designated an SPA

The site is situated on the northwest boundary of Paphos Forest . A total of 23 Birds Directive Annex 1 species have been reported at the site. The site is especially important for three rare breeding raptors of Cyprus : Griffon vulture, Peregrine and Long-legged buzzard. Large numbers of Cyprus Wheatear breed in the area. The site is also a hunting area for a least 2 pairs of Bonelli's Eagle. It also maintains one of the last remaining pairs of Raven in Cyprus .

Problems

Viticulture is currently non-intensive, but the potential danger of agricultural intensification and agricultural abandonment, in particular, exists. Hunting is permitted within the site, but this need not pose a threat provided enforcement of the relevant law is strict and hunting is exercised in a sustainable manner, taking into account the conservation needs of the species for which the site is designated.  Poaching is also a problem in the area (including limesticking).

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