national park greek known national park mainland greece situated isolated mountainous area periphery northeastern mountain range established covers area hectares acres park core zone hectares acres covers greatest valley slopes surrounding peaks national park elevation range metres characterized dense forests european black pine common beech rocky ridges peaks metres rapid streams mountain lakes area belong wider mixed forests representative mountain range belongs ecological network protected areas places greece hosts population bears geography park lies borders regional unit north town near villages settlements facilities inside protected area borders peaks reach altitude include underlying rock formations mainly support specialized range plants climate park climate varies according elevation aspect annual rainfall ranges mean monthly temperatures vary biology flora park established considered important protected areas maintenance mountainous biodiversity ecosystem integrity national level forests european black pine common beech cover park lower middle altitudes trees years old higher altitudes pine woodland dominant greatest heights certain types bushes found alpine meadows additionally dry places lower parts valley characterized domination individuals scattered forests total types plants species mushroom recorded area number local flower types considered endemic balkans hand endemic plants central northern greece grow park like rare species forests mountains typical lower geological layers viola important places gathering rare plants northern slopes peaks places steep difficult grazing animals natural regeneration forest area progressing normally rare plants soil dominant area national park favors growing rare endemic plant species fauna national park areas greece hosts population brown bears considered conservation priority species region called bear park large mammals live park wild cats found area forest additionally wolves beech wild red present area year round hand balkan balkan endemic species found steep rocky parts park areas beech forests population density individuals acres depending habitat productivity small rivers crossing area park clear water habitat area national park types bat reported common provides shelter species birds types rare bird species including eastern imperial eagle golden eagle levant falcon indicates importance area rare birds found park shore found alpine meadows great grey summer africa dense mature forests area host types including white backed middle spotted lesser spotted black management park administrative authority authority responsible ecological management larger region includes protected areas greece initiative governments european_union aims protect seriously threatened habitats species europe local forest service responsible regulating human activities maintaining ecological value protected area target remains elusive lack expertise science based management plan great need exists conduct conservation oriented research translated directly practical management proposals core national park declared reserve zone human activities grazing hunting fishing access car prohibited park zone activities controlled general danger park faced past extensive fires caused cattle breeders create meadows grazing fires destroyed large parts forests fire occurred improved protection measures opening forest roads furthermore observation post established near peak potential threat national park state initiative divert river construction hydroelectric power plant initiative negative impact park great existing forest area covered water resulting reduction core zone danger high grazing pressure core area number small coal producing units outskirts park raised lot concern recreation considered visited known national parks europe main roads region area offers opportunities hiking dirt roads good condition winter park best accessed north village track west near climbing resort lies near peak height metres ideal base park area according local legislation collection kind organism allowed camping staying park core setting sun prohibited additional restrictions include lighting fires activities need special clearance local forestry
Pindus National Park