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Dasos Pafou: Protected Forest Landscapes and Geographic Terrain of Western Cyprus
Extensive Mediterranean woodland and riparian habitat mosaic
Dasos Pafou serves as a cornerstone of conservation in western Cyprus, protecting a vast contiguous area of pine forests, oak woodlands, and rocky gorges. The site offers a detailed look at the island's diverse ecological character, blending high-altitude conifer stands with deep valley river systems to create a unique Mediterranean landscape atlas.
- Area
- 602.259 km²
- Established
- 2005
- Relief
- Mixed relief
- Climate
- Mediterranean