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Bird Areas and Special Protection Areas
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Cyprus Special Protection Areas (SPA's) As of the 22nd November
2005 this site was designated an SPA The site occupies the northwest
part of the Troodos mountain massif. Its boundaries more or less
coincide with the boundaries of the Main State Forest of Dasos Pafou,
which represent 96% of the site. It covers a large area from near sea
level up to the Problems The fire risk is high, but the
frequency of fires is low, mainly due to forestry management. Current
construction of firebreaks, however, can lead to serious destruction and
fragmentation of habitat. 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. Priority
species:
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