The study was conducted within the framework of the project’s inclusion under the Standard Environmental Commitments. The Special Ecological Assessment examines the project’s impacts on the protected features and conservation objectives established for the SAC GR4210004 “Kastellorizo and the islets of Ro and Strongyli and coastal marine zone.”
The study primarily focuses on the protected features of the SAC that require an appropriate assessment, namely the habitat types (Table 3.1) and species (Table 3.2) listed in the Standard Data Form, which correspond to the elements of Annexes I and II of Directive 92/43/EEC. Additionally, and in a complementary manner, the study separately evaluates the presence of other significant flora and fauna elements (e.g., species included in other Directive annexes, species listed in the Red Data Book, etc.).
As part of the study, a field survey was carried out by two experts to record data on habitat types and fauna. Bibliographic data concerning the area were also considered and jointly assessed, including information from national recording programs, Supervision programs, habitat type mapping of the Hellenic Cadastre and other relevant sources.
The project was assigned to OikoM Ltd by the Public Power Corporation S.A.