From the book by Nikos Nezis Human environment
| As to the Presidential Decree 996 / 71 (article 3, par. 2), as esthetic forests can be declared forests or natural environments with such a special aesthetic, hygienic and tourist significance, as to be imperative the preservation of their fauna, flora and specific natural beauty. (also see L. 1650 / 86 - For the preservation of the environment articles 19 par.4 and 31 par. .9 -10).
For the preservation, organization and improvement of the aesthetic forests, care is taken and works are in progress, conformably to the current laws for the regional zones of the National forests (see National forests which are areas of limited protection (Decree 996 - 1 article 6, par. 3-4). |
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| Statistics Esthetic forests: 19 Total area : 331.093,5 acres |
| 1. Phenikodasos - Vai, in Sitia - Crete Island | |
| Foundation | Presidential Decree 121 É 21-7-1973 (F.E.K. 170 Á É 73) |
| Area | 50 acres |
| Description | A unique in Greece area with palm-trees, forming a forest of a particular aesthetic and scientific significance. |
| Notes | It has also been characterized as an area of particularly natural beauty (F.E.K. 666 Â/70) |
| 2. Forestal area of Kaesariani - Attica | |
| Foundation | Presidential Decree 91 É 22-1-1974 (Ö.Å.Ê. 31 Á É 74) |
| Area | 1,582 acres |
| Description | Area encircling the Monastery of Kaesariani, which was reafforested with pines, cypresses and various other kinds of plants. |
| 3. Tempi Valley, in Larissa | |
| Foundation | Presidential Decree 92 É 22-1-1974 (Ö.Å.Ê. 31 Á É 74) |
| Area | 4,354 acres |
| Description | Area of the valley of Penios river with impressive geomorphology and natural beauty and rich vegetation with platans, willows and other vegetal species. |
| Notes | It has also been characterized as an area of particularly natural beauty (Ö.Å.Ê. 648 Â / 68). |
| 4. Forest of the Holly Monastery Agios Georgios Karaiskakis, in Mouzaki - Karditsa | |
| Foundation | Presidential Decree 93 l 22-1-1974 (Ö.Å.Ê. 31 Á / 74) |
| Area | 623 acres |
| Description | Area with oaks and chestnut trees. Historical Monastery and the cave where Georgios Karaiskakis, hero of the revolution of the Hellenes against the Turks (1821) was born. |
| 5. Pefkias Forest, Xylokastron - Prefecture of Corinthia | |
| Foundation | Presidential Decree 198 / 12-3-1974 (Ö.Å.Ê. 70 Á É 74) |
| Area | 68 acres |
| Description | Waterside pines' forest with a sspecial ecological, aesthetic, hygienic and tourist significance. |
| 6. Forestal Area of the Univercity Campus of Patras | |
| Foundation | Presidential Decree 277 É 28-3-1974 (Ö.Å.Ê. 99 ÁÐ 4) |
| Area | 4,572 acres |
| Description | Wooded areas above (SE) the Univercity Campus of Patras. |
| 7. State Forest of Ioannina | |
| Foundation | Presidential Decree 837 / 6-11-1976 (Ö.Å.Ê. 306 Á / 76) |
| Area | 214 acres |
| Description | Hilly area, west of the city of Ioannina, which was reafforested with pine trees and various other forest plants. |
| 8. Municipal Forest of Pharsala - Larissa | |
| Foundation | Presidential Decree 24-2-1977 (Ö.Å.Ê. 103 Ä / 77) |
| Area | 86 acres |
| Description | Grove with pines and cypress trees, above (S) the city of Pharsala. |
| 9. Forest at Steni - Evvoia Island | |
| Foundation | Presidential Decree 24-2-1977 (Ö.Å.Ê. 108 ÄÐ7) |
| Area | 1,673 acres |
| Description | Great forests with fir trees, chestnut trees, pines and various other forest plants on Mt. Dirfi. Excellent natural habitat. |
| 10. Mt. Ossa Forestal Complex, Larissa | |
| Foundation | Presidential Decrees 5-5-1977 (Ö.Å.Ê.175 Ä/77), 444/29-8-1985 (Ö.Å.Ê.160 Á/85 and 5 Á/86). |
| Area | 41,760 acres |
| Description | Great forests and forestal areas with fir, beech, chestnut, oak, lime trees and other forest plants on the Mountain Ossa (Kissavos). |
| 11. Mogostos Forest, in Corinth Area | |
| Foundation | Presidential Decree 5-5-1977 (Ö.Å.Ê. 175 ÄÉ77) |
| Area | 1,285 acres |
| Description | Forestal area with pines, oak, and indeciduous (evergreen) flaggy trees, west of the villages Souli and Valtos, Prefecture of Corinthia. |
| 12. Coast of Nicopolis Forest in Mytikas - Preveza | |
| Foundation | Presidential Decree 5-5-1977 (Ö.Å.Ê.183 Ä/77) |
| Area | 163 acres |
| Description | Waterside forest with pines and eucalyptus. |
| 13. Skiathos Island Forests | |
| Foundation | Presidential Decree 13-6-1977(Ö.Å.Ê.248 ÄÉ77) |
| Area | 7,413 acres |
| Description | All forestal areas on Skiathos Island, which are timbered with pines and indeciduous (evergreen) flaggy trees, as well as the Marvellous forest in Koukounaries Area. |
| 14. Nestos River Straits, Xanthi - Kavala Area | |
| Foundation | Presidential Decree 11-7-1977(Ö.Å.Ê.283 Ä/77) |
| Area | 5,881 acres |
| Description | Narrow strip of land, at the Nestos River valley, amidst the villages Toxotes (Xanthi area) and Paradisos (Kavala area), with impressive geomorphology, and rich flora and fauna. |
| 15."National Independence" Forest, Kalavryta - Prefecture of Achaia | |
| Foundation | Presidential Decree 29-9-1977(Ö.Å.Ê.404 ÄÉ77) |
| Area | 4,325 acres |
| Description | Forestal area with fir trees and indeciduous (evergreen) flaggy trees, which surrounds the city of Kalavryta. |
| 16. Tithorea Forest, Prefecture of Fthiotis | |
| Foundation | Presidential Decree 13-2-1979(Ö.Å.Ê.125 ÄÉ79) |
| Area | 495 acres |
| Description | Forestal area with omnifarious vegetation, above (S-SW-W) Tithorea village, stretching up to the cave, which was the hideout of Odysseas Androutsos, hero of the revolution of the Hellenes against the Turks (1821). |
| 17. Forest at Amygdaleonas - Kavala | |
| Foundation | Presidential Decree 1-10-1979(Ö.Å.Ê.606 Ä/79) |
| Area | 6,959 acres |
| Description | Reafforested area with pines and cypress trees, surrounding the city of Kavala. |
| 18. Groves of Ailias and Kastro - Trikala | |
| Foundation | Presidential Decree 1-10-1979(Ö.Å.Ê.609 Ä/79) |
| Area | 70 acres |
| Description | The hills of Prophet Elias (60 acres) and Kastro (10 acres) within the city of Trikala that where reafforested with pines and cypress trees. |
| 19. Kouri Forest, Almyros - Prefecture of Magnisia | |
| Foundation | Presidential Decree 356/15-4-1980(Ö.Å.Ê.99 Á/80) |
| Area | 248 acres |
| Description | Forest of self-sown oaks amidst the villages Almiros, Krokion and Efxinoupolis. |