ESIA Amendment Annex 6.5 Landscape Baseline Study

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Table of Contents

1 INTRODUCTION 4

2 STUDY METHODOLOGY 5 Study Area 5 Methodology 5 2.2.2 Field Survey 7 2.2.3 Landscape Quality Criteria and Sensitivity 7

3 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE LANDSCAPE BASELINE 11

4 VISUAL AMENITY 17 Block Valve Stations 17 Pipe Yards 26 Camp Sites 54

List of Tables

Table 2-1 Landscape Quality and sensitivity 9 Table 2-2 Grades of landscape sensitivity to change 9 Table 2-3 Viewpoints sensitivity grades 10 Table 4-1 Block Valve Stations visual receptors sensitivity 25 Table 4-2 Pipe yard visual receptors sensitivity 53 Table 4-3 Camp sites visual receptors sensitivity 58

List of Figures

Figure 4-1 Area of GBV02 (VP-6; , IP 109-8) 17 Figure 4-2 Area of GBV08 (VP-25; IP 416-4) 18 Figure 4-3 Area of GBV09 (VP-27; IP 450-22) 18 Figure 4-4 Area of GBV10 (VP-32; IP 502) 19 Figure 4-5 Area of GBV11 (VP-43; IP 550-1) 19 Figure 4-6 Area of GBV12 (VP-44; IP 581) 20 Figure 4-7 Area of GBV13 (VP-49; IP 637-2) 20 Figure 4-8 Area of GBV14 (VP-54; IP 676) 21 Figure 4-9 Area of GBV18 (VP-71; IP 1058) 22 Figure 4-10 Area of GBV21 (VP-72; IP 1175) 23 Figure 4-11 Area of GBV22 (VP-65; IP 1230) 23 Figure 4-12 Area of GBV23 (VP-68; IP 1277) 24 Figure 4-13 Area of GPY 01 (VP-1; IP 41) 26 Figure 4-14 Area of GPY 02 (VP-2; IP 109) 27 Figure 4-15 Area of GPY2_1 (VP-3; IP 109) 27 Figure 4-16 Area of GPY2_2 (VP-4; IP 109) 28 Figure 4-17 Area of GPY2_3 (VP-5; IP 109) 28 Figure 4-18 Area of GPY2_4 (VP-7; IP 109-4) 29 Figure 4-19 Area of GPY2_5 (VP-8; IP 109-9) 29 Figure 4-20 Area of GPY3_1 (VP-9; IP 224) 30 Figure 4-21 Area of GPY 04 (VP-13; IP 251-10) 30

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Figure 4-22 Area of GPY4_1 (VP-10; IP 251-6) 31 Figure 4-23 Area of GPY4_2 (VP-14; IP 251-14) 32 Figure 4-24 Area of GPY4_3 (VP-15, IP 291) 32 Figure 4-25 Area of GPY4_4 (VP-16; IP 290) 33 Figure 4-26 Area of GPY5_1 (VP-17; IP 334) 33 Figure 4-27 Area of GPY5_2 (VP-18; IP 334) 34 Figure 4-28 Area of GPY5_3 (VP-19; IP 334) 34 Figure 4-29 Area of GPY5_4 (VP-20; IP 347) 35 Figure 4-30 Area of GPY5_5 (VP-21; IP 347) 35 Figure 4-31 Area of GPY6_1 (VP-22; IP 394-10) 36 Figure 4-32 Area of GPY6_2 (VP-23; IP 394-10) 37 Figure 4-33 Area of GPY6_3 (VP-24; IP 394-16) 37 Figure 4-34 Area of GPY 07 (VP-28; IP 450-32) 38 Figure 4-35 Area of GPY7_1 (VP-26; IP 450-32) 38 Figure 4-36 Area of GPY7_2 (VP-29; IP 467) 39 Figure 4-37 Area of GPY8_1 (VP-36; IP 528) 40 Figure 4-38 Area of GPY8_2 (VP-38; IP 537) 40 Figure 4-39 Area of GPY8_3 (VP-39; IP 538) 41 Figure 4-40 Area of GPY9_1 (VP-41; IP 567) 41 Figure 4-41 Area of GPY9_2 (VP-41; IP 567) 42 Figure 4-42 Area of GPY9_3 (VP-42; IP 566) 42 Figure 4-43 Area of GPY10_1 (VP-48; IP 622) 43 Figure 4-44 Area of GPY 11 (VP-52; IP 668-2) 44 Figure 4-45 Area of GPY11_1 (VP-50; IP 668-1) 44 Figure 4-46 Area of GPY11_2 (VP-51; IP 670) 45 Figure 4-47 Area of GPY12_1 (VP-55; IP 1014) 46 Figure 4-48 Area of GPY13_1 (VP-56; IP 1053) 46 Figure 4-49 Area of GPY14_1 (VP-58; IP 1139) 47 Figure 4-50 Area of GPY14_2 (VP-57; IP 1140) 48 Figure 4-51 Area of GPY15_1 (VP-61; IP 1189) 48 Figure 4-52 Area of GPY15_2 (VP-62; IP 1189) 49 Figure 4-53 Area of GPY15_3 (VP-63; IP 1189) 49 Figure 4-54 Area of GPY15_4 (VP-64; IP 1189) 50 Figure 4-55 Area of GPY16_1 (VP-69; IP 1242) 51 Figure 4-56 Area of GPY16_2 (VP-70; IP 1242) 51 Figure 4-57 Area of GPY17_1 (VP-66; IP 1283) 52 Figure 4-58 Area of GPY17_2 (VP-67; IP 1284) 52 Figure 4-59 Area of GCAMP02 (VP-12; IP 251-8) 55 Figure 4-60 Area of GCAMP2_1 (VP-11; IP 251-8) 55 Figure 4-61 Area of GCAMP04 (VP-40; IP 536) 56 Figure 4-62 Area of GCAMP4_1 (VP-37; IP 538) 56 Figure 4-63 Area of GCAMP05 (VP-53; IP 668-4) 57 Figure 4-64 Area of GCAMP07 (VP-59; , IP 1157) 58

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1 Introduction

A Landscape and Visual Analysis has been conducted for the pipeline located in Greece running across the Regions of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, and Western Macedonia, for approximately 543 km. Two major sections have been distinguished: (i) from IP 0- 1 to IP 728 (KP 0 to KP 359), i.e. the East Section, running from the Greek/ Turkish border to the area of Nea Mesimvria in , and (ii) from IP 1001 to IP 1315 (KP 359 to KP 543), i.e. the West Section, running from the area of Nea Mesimvria in Thessaloniki to the Greek/ Albanian border. The Landscape and Visual Analysis has been conducted in order to establish the landscape conditions and quality before the beginning of the works and to enable a correct assessment of the short and long term impacts due to the construction of the project, its operation and its future decommissioning regarding the landscape of the study area.

The key steps in the methodology applied to the assessment are as follows:

 Establish landscape and visual study area

 Prepare a baseline landscape character assessment of the study area and define sensitivity of the local landscape character to the proposed changes due to project; and

 Prepare baseline description of visual amenity from key viewpoint locations and define the sensitivity of the viewers at given viewpoint locations to the proposed changes by the project.

The structure of this document is presented below:

 Methodology of the assessment and key factors of the analysis

 General description of the landscape baseline

 Visual amenity for the block valve stations (BVSs), pipe yards, camp sites

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2 STUDY METHODOLOGY

Study Area

The study area for the landscape and visual impact assessment is usually defined as the geographic area from which the proposal facilities are likely to be visible. The study area for the landscape analysis is a zone of 10 kilometres around the proposed pipeline route (buffer of 5 km on each side of the pipeline). The main components that will be studied include the pipeline route together with the temporary and the permanent facilities. These facilities include the BVSs, the construction camps and the pipe yard sites. It should be noted that the locations of the compressor stations are not included in the scope of this report, since their impact has already been assessed in the ESIA report and no changes have been introduced.

Methodology

This section presents the methodology used for the landscape and visual analysis of the study area. There are three basic steps that have been followed: the desktop study, the field survey and the presentation of the findings using specific assessment criteria related to the landscape quality and sensitivity.

2.2.1 Desk Study

In the absence of landscape character types in Greece, a prototype landscape classification was developed.

The data that have been taken into account for the landscape analysis include:

 Topographic maps of the Hellenic Military Geographical Service (scale 1:50.000);

 Forest maps;

 Geological maps;

 CORINE land cover;

 Satellite images;

 Protected areas (Natura 2000, National parks, etc.);

 Areas of cultural heritage (Archaeological sites, monuments, traditional settlements, areas of intangible heritage, etc.);

 Hydrography of the study area (rivers, streams, lakes, etc.);

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 Existing Infrastructures (road network, etc.);

 Administrative boundaries and settlements;

 Digital Terrain Model (DTM);

 The pipeline route;

 Location of BVSs, camp sites and pipe yard sites;

 Layouts, sizes of buildings etc. and

 Data collected from the field survey (see Section 2.2.2 ‘Field Survey’).

The first step to take was the information gathering and analysis in order to define the landscape baseline of the study area. By means of the ArcGIS software, the datasets were organized into feature datasets (vector and raster) and stored in a geodatabase.

Next step was to establish a classification of the landscape units. For that purpose the study area was divided into a grid of 500 m X 500 m in order to have equal areas. All the vector data in the geodatabase were overlayed together and all the information was stored in each cell of the grid. Then the dataset was exported to SPSS software where the classification was realized, and eleven preliminary landscape units were obtained.

The factors that were taken into consideration in order to define and name the landscape units were:

 Natural factors;

 Geology;

 Landform – topography;

 River and drainage systems;

 Land cover;

 Cultural/social factors;

 Land use and management;

 Settlement pattern; and

 Patterns of field enclosure.

A preliminary typology of the landscape was derived from the classification with specific landscape character types.

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The last step of the desktop study was the identification of sensitive receivers and the selection of viewpoints. The viewpoints were selected based on the potential visual sensitive receivers (i.e. residents, road users, nature recreation users). These viewpoints were related both to the permanent structure location and the areas of high landscape value. At the next step, the preliminary landscape units and areas were groundtruthed during the field survey using sample control points.

2.2.2 Field Survey

The field survey has been conducted along the route of the pipeline within a zone of 10 km around it (5 km on each side of the route) in order to verify the landscape character and assess the landscape quality in specific areas that was identified at the desk study.

A set of selected photographs were acquired with a digital camera DSLR (Sony NEX-5, 18- 55mm). The focal length was set to 50mm in the landscape mode. The selected photographs represent views towards the pipeline route from nearby receptors, located in a selection of different landscapes. GPS Coordinates were recorded for each viewpoint. The coordinate reference system used is the Greek Grid (GGRS87). The GPS coordinates were recorded from a handheld GPS unit (Topcon GSM-2) which is typically accurate to approximately 2 to 5 meters horizontally (using the real time differential GPS correction), while the vertical elevation may be out by a larger margin. In this report, GPS coordinates are presented in format X,Y (Easting and Northing accordingly).

The photographs obtained have been used for the description of the landscape character, the assessment of the landscape quality.

Special attention has been given to the block valve stations locations as well as the areas of high landscape value.

Complementary information for the description of the landscape character was also collected in the Landscape Character Assessment Survey Form (e.g. dominant land cover and landscape elements visually assessed and perceived character etc.).

2.2.3 Landscape Quality Criteria and Sensitivity

The landscape of the study area was analysed as, both, a desktop based exercise and during the field survey in order to define the character of the local landscape that may be affected by the project.

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Some key definitions are as follows.

 Landscape value is the relative value or importance attached to a landscape (often as a basis for designation or recognition), which expresses national or local consensus, because of its quality, special features including perceptual aspects such as scenic beauty, tranquillity or wilderness, cultural associations or other conservation issues.

 Landscape character is the distinct and recognisable pattern of elements that occurs consistently in a particular type of landscape, and how this is perceived by people.

 Landscape quality (or condition) is based upon judgements about the physical state of the landscape and its intactness from visual, functional, and ecological perspectives. It also reflects the state of repair of individual features and elements which make up the character in any one place.

 Landscape sensitivity is defined in relation to the specific type of change envisaged and depends on landscape character and how vulnerable this is to change. Landscapes which are highly sensitive are at risk of having their key characteristics fundamentally altered, leading to a different landscape character. Sensitivity is assessed by considering the physical characteristics and the perceptual characteristics of landscapes in light of particular forms of development.

Field survey forms were completed and a photographic record made of the landscapes of different character encountered. The principal local landscape character areas were then identified and described as part of the baseline study and an evaluation of the sensitivity of each landscape to the proposed changes was made.

The sensitivity of a landscape is judged by the extent to which it can accept change of a particular type and scale without adverse effects on its character. Sensitivity varies according to the type of development proposed and the nature of the landscape: its individual elements, key characteristics (land use, pattern and scale of landscape, enclosure/openness), inherent quality, condition, presence of detracting elements (e.g. pylons), value and capacity to accommodate change, and any specific values such as designations that apply.

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Table 2-1 Landscape Quality and sensitivity

Sensitivity to Quality Description change A landscape of highest quality including areas of ‘awe inspiring’ or ‘sublime’ Highest Usually high nature, important on a national or international level. A landscape of high quality including areas with significance in national, regional High Medium to high or local level. A landscape of good quality including areas attractive but with less significant and Good Usually medium more common landscape features. A landscape of medium quality including areas with common features and some Ordinary Medium to low intrusive elements. Poor A landscape of low quality including areas destroyed, degraded or abandoned. Usually low Source: ERM 2011

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Table 2-2 Grades of landscape sensitivity to change

Grade Description A landscape protected by a regional (structure plan) or national designation and/ or widely High acknowledged for its quality and value; a landscape with distinctive character and low capacity to accommodate the type of change envisaged A landscape protected by a regional (structure plan) or national designation and/ or widely Medium acknowledged for its quality and value; a landscape with distinctive character and low capacity to accommodate the type of change envisaged A moderately valued landscape, perhaps a locally important landscape, or where its Low character, land use, pattern and scale may have the capacity to accommodate a degree of the type of change envisaged Source: ERM 2011

The baseline visual amenity of the study area refers to the viewpoints from selected locations representing a range of viewer types and viewing opportunities. Each viewpoint was selected to represent a typical view from the immediate area which it represents. Viewpoint sensitivity depends on a number of factors including the context of the viewpoint, the current occupation (residents, recreational visitors, passers-by, workers, etc.) and viewing opportunity of the groups of people being considered, as well as the number of people affected. The sensitivity of a viewpoint depends upon the extent to which the viewers it represents are affected by changes in their view together with the quality of the existing view. It takes account of the quality of the existing view and the viewer type.

The grades of landscape and viewpoint sensitivity are presented below (Error! Reference source not found.). The descriptions of levels of sensitivity are indicative only. Each case is assessed on its own merits using professional judgement and experience, and there is no defined boundary between levels of impacts.

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Table 2-3 Viewpoints sensitivity grades

Grade Description Larger numbers of viewers and/or those with proprietary interest and prolonged viewing opportunities such as residents and users of attractive and well-used recreational facilities. High The quality of the existing view, as likely to be perceived by the viewer, is assessed as being high Small numbers of residents and moderate numbers of visitors with an interest in their Medium environment. Larger numbers of recreational road users. The quality of the existing view, as likely to be perceived by the viewer, is assessed as being medium Small numbers of visitors with interest in their surroundings. Viewers with a passing interest Low not specifically focussed on the landscape e.g. workers, commuters. The quality of the existing view, as likely to be perceived by the viewer, is assessed as being low Source: ERM 2011

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3 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE LANDSCAPE BASELINE

Landscape Character Types were identified and described in the study area along the pipeline route based on desktop work and the field surveys. The pre-classification of landscape types from topographic maps and satellite was confirmed and refined in the field.

Based on the above, eighteen (18) distinct Landscape Character Types were identified:

 Plain agricultural areas: This landscape unit covers most of the study area. It is present along the sections of River Evros, Lowlands of Evros, Komotini – Xanthi Plain, Philippoi Plain, Plain, Gallikos Plain and Axios Plain. The river systems of Evros, Filiouris, Bosbos (aka Bosbozis), Kompsatos (aka Xiropotamos), Xanthis (aka Kosinthos), Aggitis, Nestos, and Stimonas, along with numerous irrigation channels, such as the Philippoi Ditch or the Mpelitsa Ditch, are dominant and have contributed to the fertility of the land. Along the rivers, the riparian vegetation present is mainly consisted of hedges and low vegetation. Only along Bosbos, Xanthis and Nestos (and partially Strymonas), is the landscape modified. The agricultural fields can be divided into irrigated and non-irrigated. The landscape offers open views of fields spreading unified in the entire area and it is only interrupted by small villages that are embedded smoothly in the landscape. Amaranta, Peplos, Iasmos, Amaxades, Diomidia, Chrysioupoli, Symvoli, , Tholos, Gazoros, Neos Skopos, Mitrousi, and Provatas are included in the most important residential areas in this landscape type.

 Mountainous forested areas: Areas of this type are present, mainly, in the sections of Southern Evros, Kavala Mountains, Kroussia mountains, Vermio Mountain, Askio Mountain and -to- Greek-Albanian borders. It also forms the northern borders of Komotini – Xanthi Plain section. They include protected areas such as the Wildlife Refuges of (i) Kirki, (ii) Agios Timotheos – Kioupia, (iii) Nestos’ Straits, (iv) Kastene Ntag, and (v) ‘Er. Makryotissa– Ampelia-Nisi-Riziana. There are Natura 2000 sites such as (i) Southern Forest Complex of Evros (GR1110009), (ii) Kompsatos River Valley (GR1130012), (iii) Nestos’ Straits (GR1120004). There are also the Aesthetic Forests of (i) Kavala- Amygdaleona and (ii) Nestos. The altitude of these areas ranges from 300 metres to 1900 metres a.s.l. with moderate to high inclinations and steep slopes. The landscape offers inspiring views to colourful and beautiful pure or mixed forests and an overview of the agricultural plains. They are mostly covered by Quercus and Pinus sp high forests, mixed with Caprinus, Fraxinus and Acer sp and woodlands (shrublands) and beeches (Fagus

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sylvatica). They are important sites for breeding and wintering of avifauna and other fauna species associated with forest. AnoGrammatiko, Kato Grammatiko, Kleisoura and Lehovo are some of the most important traditional villages that are smoothly embedded into the whole scenery.

 Mixed forested and agricultural areas: This landscape type is present in Southern Evros, the eastern limits of Kavala mountains, Serres Plain, and Gallikos Plain sections. This landscape type covers most of the Kroussia mountain section. It is characterised by areas mixed with agricultural fields and forests before entering the pure forests. Scrub or herbaceous vegetation, broad-leaved forested areas and non-irrigated arable lands are the dominant land cover of this landscape type. The altitude is rather low reaching up to 500 metres a.s.l.

 Mixed agricultural and urban or industrial areas: This landscape unit combines landscape characteristics of plain agricultural areas and artificial surfaces and covers transitional areas between the two previously mentioned landscapes. The agricultural character of the landscape, offering open view of fields, is interrupted by limited artificial developments of discontinuous residential areas or industrial/ commercial developments. It is present near significant urban centres of the area, mainly close to Komotini, Xanthi and Nea Karvali, in the Komotini-Xanthi Plain section, and at the western limits of the Kavala mountain section and of course north of Thessaloniki, in Gallikos plain section.

 Hilly shrublands and grasslands: Areas of this type are present, mainly, in the area of Evros Regional Entity. Scrub and/or herbaceous vegetation are dominant and also natural vegetation. The altitude of these areas is low (ranging from 100 to 600 metres a.s.l.) forming hills covered with shrublands. This type usually stands for a transitional landscape before entering the natural forests. The scrubs and/or herbaceous vegetation are dominant here along with woodland.

 Hilly mixed grasslands and agricultural areas: This landscape type is mainly present in the Kroussia mountain section and constitutes a transitional zone between the agricultural areas in the Gallikos plain and Kroussia Mountain foothills. The altitude of this area varies from 100 to 600 metres a.s.l. and it is mostly covered by agricultural lands interrupted by grasslands and shrubs.

 Urban and industrial areas: This landscape type is present in Southern Evros area, in Komotini-Xanthi plain, Kavala mountains, Serres plain, Gallikos plain, Axios plain and

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Ptolemaida basin. It is mainly represented by the cities of Alexandroupolis, Komotini, Kavala, Serres, Agios Athanasios, Nea Mesimvria, Achialos, and . These areas apply the most dominant urban characteristics. The industrial area of Komotini close to Thrylorio and Fylakas villages and some quarry development west of Assiros should also be highlighted as they dominate the landscape. It should be also noted that numerous settlements exist along the study area but their landscape characteristics blend with the dominant agricultural feature of the broader area. In the Ptolemaida Basin, Ptolemaida city and the mineral extraction sites northwest of Perdika village mostly characterise this type of landscape that could be easily be defined as an «energy landscape type» since lignite extractions and the broader industrial area of the power station are the main activities in this landscape type.

 Mixed riparian forested and agricultural areas: Areas of this type are present mainly in the Komotini-Xanthi Plain and Serres Plain sections. In the first section, they are connected to the river systems of Bosbos, Xanthis, Kompsatos and Nestos, whilst in the second to the Gazoros torrent, Aggitis River and Strymonas River. The rivers are surrounded by mixed riparian forests (mostly galleries of poplars, willows, and some planes and deciduous shrublands) and agricultural vegetation. The water element, although limited in width, is dominant in the area and characterizes the whole scenery offering a beautiful and peaceful view to the visitor. It is highlighted that this is not the case for the whole length of the river systems of the study area, due to intensive agricultural development. Areas of this type are also present in the Askio Mountain and Ptolemaida basin sections and they are connected to the Cheimaditida and Zazari lakes system. The lakes are surrounded by mixed riparian forests (mostly oaks and deciduous shrublands) and agricultural vegetation. The lakes are dominant in the area and characterize the whole scenery offering a beautiful and peaceful view to the visitor.

 Evros wetland: Evros wetland is present in Evros River area section and includes the river system and the Delta of Evros River. Riparian vegetation is present in the broader area together with the agricultural areas. The area of Delta is very important site for breeding, passage and wintering of water birds, raptors and passerines and is also designated as a National Park, Natura 2000 site (GR1110006) and Ramsar Site.

 Riparian forested areas: This landscape unit can be observed along Nestos River, in the Komotini-Xanthi plain section. Nestos River is included in the designated Area of High Landscape Value (AHLV) of ‘Nestos’ Straits’ (also Natura 2000 site GR1120004 and

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G1120005, Wildlife Refuge, Aesthetic Forest) and the National Park of Eastern Macedonia – Thrace (also Natura 2000 site GR1150010 and G1150001, and Ramsar site). The designated AHLV exists at the northern borders of the study area. Nestos’ Straits is a steep valley which is characterized by intense meanders and impressive relief. The area hosts a variety of habitats and is mostly undisturbed by human intervention. The only man-made intervention is a railway which is merged in with the overall scenery. Riparian forests can be also seen within the Serres plain section, specifically covering the area along Gazoros torrent, in the Wildlife Refuge of ‘Chimaros Gazorou – Palia Zichni’ and along a segment of Aggitis River, in the designated Area of High Landscape Value of Aggitis Gorge. Aggitis Gorge is characterized by riparian forest of planes (Platanus orientalis) and deciduous or evergreen shrubs. Aggitis Gorge is formed between Paggaio Mountain and Meniko Mountain, due to karstification, and has a length of approximately 15 km. The slopes can reach a height of up to 70 m and are covered mainly with maquis vegetation. Along the river, galleries of willows and planes are present. Cave of is a karstic formation also included in the designated area.

 Lake Vistonida Wetland: Lake Vistonida is included in the National Park of Eastern Macedonia – Thrace and a complex of protected areas, which includes 4 Natura 2000 sites, Wildlife Refuges and 2 Ramsar Sites among others. Based on the description of the Natura 2000 site GR1130010 ‘LIMNES VISTONIS, ISMARIS – LIMNOTHALASSES PORTO LAGOS, ALYKI PTELEA, XIROLIMNI, KARATZA’ (i.e. Lakes Vistonida, Ismarida – Lagoons of Porto Lagos, Alyki Ptelea, Xirolimni, Karatza), the overall wetland of Lake Vistonida and Porto Lagos lagoons include a series of coastal lakes and the outlet of rivers Kosynthos, Kompsatos, and Filiouris. Lake Vistonida is characterized by half brackish – half freshwater water and inflow by the rivers Kosynthos and Kompsatos. Porto Lagos lagoon presents high salinity and is a designated Area of High Landscape Value. There are different habitats: large reedbeds all around, Tamarix scrubs (one of the largest in Greece), salt marshes, dunes, bordering maquis hills and also agricultural cultivation extending close to the wetland plain which is bordered by hills. It must be noted that the study area includes a small section of the wetland, at the outskirts of the national park, next to industrial facilities, of small landscape value, but the proposed pipeline route does not cross this landscape unit and runs north of it.

 Lagoons of Keramoti: Lagoons of Keramoti are included in the National Park of Eastern Macedonia – Thrace and the complex of protected areas it includes (4 Natura 2000 sites, Wildlife Refuges and 2 Ramsar Sites, among others). Nestos’ Delta creates the lagoons of

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the area. Based on the description of the Natura 2000 site GR1150001 ‘DELTA NESTOU KAI LIMNOTHALASSES KERAMOTIS KAI NISOS THASOPOULA’ (Nestos’ Delta and Lagoons of Keramoti and Thasopoula Island) the Keramoti lagoons are a complex of coastal saltwater lagoons, situated at the western extent of Nestos Delta, west of Keramoti town. The most important habitat types are large coastal dunes, saltmarshes, reedbeds, and especially beds of marine vegetation-communities of vascular plants (Zostera, Posidonia etc.). Fish-farms exist in each lagoon and in the proximity there are an airport and installations of an abandoned U.S. military radio station. It must be noted that the study area includes a small section of the protected lagoons, at the outskirts of the national park and next to industrial facilities, of small landscape value, and the proposed pipeline route does not cross this landscape unit but runs to the north of it.

 Mixed grasslands and agricultural areas: This landscape type is mainly present in the Vermio Mountain section and constitutes a transitional zone between the agricultural areas in the Axios Plain and Vermio Mountain foothills. The altitude of this area varies from 100 to 600 meters and it is mostly covered by agricultural lands interrupted by grasslands and shrubs.

 Upland agricultural areas: This type of landscape is widespread along the route – present within the Vermio Mountain, Ptolemaida Basin, Askio Mountain and Kastoria to Border sections. It is a landscape type typical of the mountainous areas of Greece, covering thousands of hectares. The mean altitude is 800 meters, although some of the cultivated plateaus have an altitude of up to 1,200 meters; the plateau of Variko village is a prime example of this. Pastures, meadows and grasslands are also present throughout this landscape type.

 Agricultural areas with narrow valleys: Areas of this type are present in Axios Plain section between Nea Mesimvria and Vathylakos village, as well as further north. The predominant agricultural areas are interrupted by narrow valleys of small streams covered by pine and platanus orientalis trees as well as deciduous shrubs.

 Mountainous shrublands and grasslands: Areas of this landscape type are present in the Vermio Mountain and Ptolemaida Basin sections, specifically on the Vermio Mountain slopes and Charakomata slopes. The altitude of these areas ranges from 300 meters to 1900 meters a.s.l. Mountainous slopes covered by shrublands and grasslands are the most

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characteristics for this landscape type. On the Vermio Mountain slopes these areas have historically been used for summer pasture.

 Mountainous mixed agricultural areas with narrow valleys: This landscape unit is present in the Kastoria to Greek-Albanian Border section and comprises a mosaic of agricultural lands in hills or mountains, grasslands and mixed forests of oaks (Quercus) and deciduous shrublands. The forests are mostly present in the narrow valleys along with natural riparian vegetation. These are mostly formed by rivers and streams and are typical of the area the Aliakmonas River runs through (southwest of Mesopotamia village). The altitude varies from 600 to 1,200 meters and the highest elevations are in the border area. Ieropigi, Koromilia, Lefki and Ampelohori are the most important villages within this landscape type.

 Kastoria wetland: The region of Kastoria has a distinct landscape type. The Kastoria Lake is a Natura 2000 special protected area (code GR1320003) as well as an Area of High Landscape Value (the lake and the peninsula). The lake is dominant in the area and is a unique type of lake landscape in Greece. The traditional town of Kastoria is located in the northwest of the lake and is an active region for crafts specializing in the fur industry. The surrounding area predominantly consists of agricultural and riparian lands and is considered of high aesthetic and cultural value. It must be noted that the proposed pipeline route does not directly cross this landscape unit but runs to the south of it.

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4 VISUAL AMENITY

Since the pipeline will be located underground, the visual impacts on the landscape were analysed for the permanent components of the pipeline (BVSs). Nevertheless, the temporary installations (pipe yard areas and camp sites) were also analysed because of the impacts that they will cause during the construction phase.

Block Valve Stations

The Block Valve Station 1 (GBV01) is located in the same area as defined in the ESIA 2013.

The Block Valve Station 2 (GBV02) is located in the IP 109-9 of the pipeline, in the Southern Evros section within the landscape unit defined as «Plain agricultural areas».

Figure 4-1 Area of GBV02 (VP-6; , IP 109-8)

Source: EXERGIA field survey (July 2014)

The Block Valve Station 3 (GBV03) is located in the same area as defined in the ESIA 2013.

The Block Valve Station 4 (GBV04) is located in the same area as defined in the ESIA 2013.

The Block Valve Station 5 (GBV05) is located in the same area as defined in the ESIA 2013.

The Block Valve Station 6 (GBV06) is located in the same area as defined in the ESIA 2013.

The Block Valve Station 7 (GBV07) is located in the same area as defined in the ESIA 2013.

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The Block Valve Station 8 (GBV08) is located in the IP 416-4 of the pipeline, in the Kavala Mountains section within the landscape unit defined as «Mountainous forested areas».

Figure 4-2 Area of GBV08 (VP-25; IP 416-4)

Source: EXERGIA field survey (July 2014)

The Block Valve Station 9 (GBV09) is located in the IP 450-22 of the pipeline, in the Philippoi plain section within the landscape unit defined as «Plain agricultural areas».

Figure 4-3 Area of GBV09 (VP-27; IP 450-22)

Source: EXERGIA field survey (July 2014)

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The Block Valve Station 10 (GBV10) is located in the IP 502 of the pipeline, in the Serres plain section within the landscape unit defined as «Plain agricultural areas».

Figure 4-4 Area of GBV10 (VP-32; IP 502)

Source: EXERGIA field survey (July 2014)

The Block Valve Station 11 (GBV11) is located in the IP 550-1 of the pipeline, in the Serres plain section within the landscape unit defined as «Plain agricultural areas».

Figure 4-5 Area of GBV11 (VP-43; IP 550-1)

Source: EXERGIA field survey (July 2014)

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The Block Valve Station 12 (GBV12) is located in the IP 581 of the pipeline, in the Serres plain section within the landscape unit defined as «Plain agricultural areas».

Figure 4-6 Area of GBV12 (VP-44; IP 581)

Source: EXERGIA field survey (July 2014)

The Block Valve Station 13 (GBV13) is located in the IP 637-2 of the pipeline, in the Kroussia Mountains section within the landscape unit defined as «Mixed forested and agricultural areas». At this site olive trees have been recently planted.

Figure 4-7 Area of GBV13 (VP-49; IP 637-2)

Source: EXERGIA field survey (July 2014)

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The Block Valve Station 14 (GBV14) is located in the IP 676 of the pipeline, in the Gallikos plain section within the landscape unit defined as «Plain agricultural areas».

Figure 4-8 Area of GBV14 (VP-54; IP 676)

Source: EXERGIA field survey (July 2014)

The Block Valve Station 15 (GBV15) is located in the location of the BVS14 of ESIA 2013.

The Block Valve Station 16 (GBV16) is located in the location of the BVS15 of ESIA 2013.

The Block Valve Station 17 (GBV17) is located in the location of the BVS16 of ESIA 2013.

The Block Valve Station 18 (GBV18) is located in the IP 1058 of the pipeline, in Skydra plain section within the landscape unit defined as «Plain agricultural areas».

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Figure 4-9 Area of GBV18 (VP-71; IP 1058)

Source: EXERGIA field survey (November 2014)

The Block Valve Station 19 (GBV19) is located in the location of the BVS18 of ESIA 2013.

The Block Valve Station 20 (GBV20) is located in the location of the BVS19 of ESIA 2013.

The Block Valve Station 21 (GBV21) is located in the IP 1175 of the pipeline, in the Eordaia plain section within the landscape unit defined as «Upland agricultural areas».

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Figure 4-10 Area of GBV21 (VP-72; IP 1175)

Source: EXERGIA field survey (November 2014)

The Block Valve Station 22 (GBV22) is located in the IP 1230 of the pipeline, in the Askio Mountain section within the landscape unit defined as «Upland agricultural areas».

Figure 4-11 Area of GBV22 (VP-65; IP 1230)

Source: EXERGIA field survey (July 2014)

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The Block Valve Station 23 (GBV23) is located in the IP 1277 of the pipeline, in the Aliakmonas valleys section within the landscape unit defined as «Upland agricultural areas».

Figure 4-12 Area of GBV23 (VP-68; IP 1277)

Source: EXERGIA field survey (July 2014)

The Block Valve Stations visual receptors sensitivity is shown in Table 4-1.

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Table 4-1 Block Valve Stations visual receptors sensitivity Landscape Distance in km Viewpoint Direction of view Receptor type Sensitivity Character Type to site (approx.) Plain agricultural VP-6 0.01 View to GBV02 Track Low areas

Mountainous forested VP-25 0.1 View to GBV08 Track Low areas

Plain agricultural VP-13 0.4 View to GBV09 Road Low areas

Plain agricultural VP-32 0.1 View to GBV10 Track Low areas

Plain agricultural VP-43 0 View to GBV11 Track Low areas

Plain agricultural VP-44 0.01 View to GBV12 Track Low areas

Mixed forested and VP-49 0.01 View to GBV13 Road Low agricultural areas

Plain agricultural VP-54 0.01 View to GBV14 Track Low areas

Plain agricultural VP-71 0.1 View to GBV18 Road Low areas

Upland agricultural VP-72 0.5 View to GBV21 Track Low areas

Upland agricultural VP-65 0.01 View to GBV22 Road Low areas

Upland agricultural VP-68 0.01 View to GBV23 Road Low areas

Source: EXERGIA (2014)

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Pipe Yards

Pipe Yard 1 (GPY 01) is located approximately in the IP 41, within a Landscape Character Type defined as «Plain agricultural areas» in the Southern Evros section.

Figure 4-13 Area of GPY 01 (VP-1; IP 41)

Source: EXERGIA field survey (July 2014)

Pipe Yard 2 (GPY 02) is located approximately in the IP 109 within a Landscape Character Type defined as «Plain agricultural areas» in the Southern Evros section.

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Figure 4-14 Area of GPY 02 (VP-2; IP 109)

Source: EXERGIA field survey (July 2014)

The alternative locations of the Pipe Yard 2 (GPY02) are the GPY2_1, GPY2_2, GPY2_3, GPY2_4 and GPY2_5.

GPY2_1 is located approximately in the IP 109 within a Landscape Character Type defined as «Plain agricultural areas» in the Southern Evros section.

Figure 4-15 Area of GPY2_1 (VP-3; IP 109)

Source: EXERGIA field survey (July 2014)

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GPY2_2 is located approximately in the IP 109 within a Landscape Character Type defined as «Plain agricultural areas» in the Southern Evros section.

Figure 4-16 Area of GPY2_2 (VP-4; IP 109)

Source: EXERGIA field survey (July 2014)

GPY2_3 is located approximately in the IP 109, within a Landscape Character Type defined as «Plain agricultural areas» in the Southern Evros section.

Figure 4-17 Area of GPY2_3 (VP-5; IP 109)

Source: EXERGIA field survey (July 2014)

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GPY2_4 is located approximately in the IP 109-4within a Landscape Character Type defined as «Plain agricultural areas» in the Southern Evros section.

Figure 4-18 Area of GPY2_4 (VP-7; IP 109-4)

Source: EXERGIA field survey (July 2014)

GPY2_5 is located approximately in the IP 109-9, within a Landscape Character Type defined as «Plain agricultural areas» in the Southern Evros section.

Figure 4-19 Area of GPY2_5 (VP-8; IP 109-9)

Source: EXERGIA field survey (July 2014)

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Pipe Yard 3 (GPY 03) is located in the same area as defined in the ESIA 2013. The alternative location is GPY3_1. It is located approximately in the IP 224 within a Landscape Character Type defined as «Plain agricultural areas» in the Lowlands of Evros section.

Figure 4-20 Area of GPY3_1 (VP-9; IP 224)

Source: EXERGIA field survey (July 2014)

Pipe Yard 4 (GPY 04) is located approximately in the IP 251-10 within a Landscape Character Type defined as «Plain agricultural areas» in the Komotini-Xanthi plain section.

Figure 4-21 Area of GPY 04 (VP-13; IP 251-10)

Source: EXERGIA field survey (July 2014)

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The alternative locations of the Pipe Yard 4 (GPY04) are the GPY4_1, GPY4_2, GPY4_3 and GPY4_4.

GPY4_1 is located approximately in the IP 251-6 5 within a Landscape Character Type defined as «Plain agricultural areas» in the Komotini-Xanthi plain section.

Figure 4-22 Area of GPY4_1 (VP-10; IP 251-6)

Source: EXERGIA field survey (July 2014)

GPY4_2 is located approximately in the IP 251-14 within a Landscape Character Type defined as «Plain agricultural areas» in the Komotini-Xanthi plain section.

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Figure 4-23 Area of GPY4_2 (VP-14; IP 251-14)

Source: EXERGIA field survey (July 2014)

GPY4_3 is located approximately in the IP 291 within a Landscape Character Type defined as «Plain agricultural areas» in the Komotini-Xanthi plain section.

Figure 4-24 Area of GPY4_3 (VP-15, IP 291)

Source: EXERGIA field survey (July 2014)

GPY4_4 is located approximately in the IP 290 within a Landscape Character Type defined as «Plain agricultural areas» in the Komotini-Xanthi plain section.

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Figure 4-25 Area of GPY4_4 (VP-16; IP 290)

Source: EXERGIA field survey (July 2014)

Pipe Yard 5 (GPY 05) is located in the same area as defined in the ESIA 2013. The alternative locations are GPY5_1, GPY5_2, GPY5_3, GPY5_4 and GPY5_5.

GPY5_1 is located approximately in the IP 334 within a Landscape Character Type defined as «Mixed agricultural and urban or industrial features» in the Komotini-Xanthi plain section.

Figure 4-26 Area of GPY5_1 (VP-17; IP 334)

Source: EXERGIA field survey (July 2014)

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GPY5_2 is located approximately in the IP 334 within a Landscape Character Type defined as «Plain agricultural areas» in the Komotini-Xanthi plain section.

Figure 4-27 Area of GPY5_2 (VP-18; IP 334)

Source: EXERGIA field survey (July 2014)

GPY5_3 is located approximately in the IP 334 within a Landscape Character Type defined as «Plain agricultural areas» in the Komotini-Xanthi plain section.

Figure 4-28 Area of GPY5_3 (VP-19; IP 334)

Source: EXERGIA field survey (July 2014)

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GPY5_4 is located approximately in the IP 347 within a Landscape Character Type defined as «Plain agricultural areas» in the Komotini-Xanthi plain section.

Figure 4-29 Area of GPY5_4 (VP-20; IP 347)

Source: EXERGIA field survey (July 2014)

GPY5_5 is located approximately in the IP 347 within a Landscape Character Type defined as «Plain agricultural areas» in the Komotini-Xanthi plain section.

Figure 4-30 Area of GPY5_5 (VP-21; IP 347)

Source: EXERGIA field survey (July 2014)

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Pipe Yard 6 (GPY 06) is located in the same area as defined in the ESIA 2013. The alternative locations are GPY6_1, GPY6_2 and GPY6_3.

GPY6_1 is located approximately in the IP 394-10 within a Landscape Character Type defined as «Plain agricultural areas» in the Kavala Mountains section.

Figure 4-31 Area of GPY6_1 (VP-22; IP 394-10)

Source: EXERGIA field survey (July 2014)

GPY6_2 is located approximately in the IP 394-10 within a Landscape Character Type defined as «Plain agricultural areas» in the Kavala Mountains section.

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Figure 4-32 Area of GPY6_2 (VP-23; IP 394-10)

Source: EXERGIA field survey (July 2014)

GPY6_3 is located approximately in the IP 394-16 within a Landscape Character Type defined as «Plain agricultural areas» in the Kavala Mountains section.

Figure 4-33 Area of GPY6_3 (VP-24; IP 394-16)

Source: EXERGIA field survey (July 2014)

Pipe Yard 7 (GPY 07) is located approximately in the IP 450-32 within a Landscape Character Type defined as «Plain agricultural areas» in the Philippoi plain section.

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Figure 4-34 Area of GPY 07 (VP-28; IP 450-32)

Source: EXERGIA field survey (July 2014)

The alternative locations are GPY7_1 and GPY7_2.

GPY7_1 is located approximately in the IP 450-32 within a Landscape Character Type defined as «Plain agricultural areas» in the Philippoi plain section.

Figure 4-35 Area of GPY7_1 (VP-26; IP 450-32)

Source: EXERGIA field survey (July 2014)

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GPY7_2 is located approximately in the IP 467 within a Landscape Character Type defined as «Plain agricultural areas» in the Serres plain section.

Figure 4-36 Area of GPY7_2 (VP-29; IP 467)

Source: EXERGIA field survey (July 2014)

Pipe Yard 8 (GPY 08) is located in the same area as defined in the ESIA 2013. The alternative locations are GPY8_1, GPY8_2 and GPY8_3.

GPY8_1 is located approximately in the IP 528 within a Landscape Character Type defined as «Plain agricultural areas» in the Serres plain section.

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Figure 4-37 Area of GPY8_1 (VP-36; IP 528)

Source: EXERGIA field survey (July 2014)

GPY8_2 is located approximately in the IP 537 within a Landscape Character Type defined as «Plain agricultural areas» in the Serres plain section.

Figure 4-38 Area of GPY8_2 (VP-38; IP 537)

Source: EXERGIA field survey (July 2014)

GPY8_3 is located approximately in the IP 538 within a Landscape Character Type defined as «Plain agricultural areas» in the Serres plain section.

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Figure 4-39 Area of GPY8_3 (VP-39; IP 538)

Source: EXERGIA field survey (July 2014)

Pipe Yard 9 (GPY 09) is located in the same area as defined in the ESIA 2013. The alternative locations are GPY9_1, GPY9_2 and GPY9_3.

GPY9_1 is located approximately in the IP 567 within a Landscape Character Type defined as «Plain agricultural areas» in the Serres plain section.

Figure 4-40 Area of GPY9_1 (VP-41; IP 567)

Source: EXERGIA field survey (July 2014)

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GPY9_2 is located approximately in the IP 567 within a Landscape Character Type defined as «Plain agricultural areas» in the Serres plain section.

Figure 4-41 Area of GPY9_2 (VP-41; IP 567)

Source: EXERGIA field survey (July 2014)

GPY9_3 is located approximately in the IP 566 within a Landscape Character Type defined as «Plain agricultural areas» in the Serres plain section.

Figure 4-42 Area of GPY9_3 (VP-42; IP 566)

Source: EXERGIA field survey (July 2014)

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Pipe Yard 10 (GPY 10) is located in the same area as defined in the ESIA 2013.

The alternative location is GPY10_1. It is located approximately in the IP 622 within a Landscape Character Type defined as «Mixed forested and agricultural areas» in the Kroussia mountains section.

Figure 4-43 Area of GPY10_1 (VP-48; IP 622)

Source: EXERGIA field survey (July 2014)

Pipe Yard 11 (GPY 11) is located approximately in the IP 668-2 within a Landscape Character Type defined as «Plain agricultural areas» in the Gallikos plain section.

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Figure 4-44 Area of GPY 11 (VP-52; IP 668-2)

Source: EXERGIA field survey (July 2014)

The alternative locations are GPY11_1 and GPY11_2.

GPY11_1 is located approximately in the IP 668-1 within a Landscape Character Type defined as «Mixed forested and agricultural areas» in the Kroussia mountains section.

Figure 4-45 Area of GPY11_1 (VP-50; IP 668-1)

Source: EXERGIA field survey (July 2014)

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GPY11_2 is located approximately in the IP 670 within a Landscape Character Type defined as «Mountainous shrublands and grasslands» in the Vermio mountain section.

Figure 4-46 Area of GPY11_2 (VP-51; IP 670)

Source: EXERGIA field survey (July 2014)

Pipe Yard 12 (GPY 12) is located in the same area as defined in the ESIA 2013.

The alternative location is GPY12_1.

GPY12_1 is located approximately in the IP 1014 within a Landscape Character Type defined as «Plain agricultural areas» in the Axios riverland section.

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Figure 4-47 Area of GPY12_1 (VP-55; IP 1014)

Source: EXERGIA field survey (July 2014)

Pipe Yard 13 (GPY 13) is located in the same area as defined in the ESIA 2013.

The alternative location is GPY13_1.

GPY13_1 is located approximately in the IP 1053 within a Landscape Character Type defined as «Mixed forested and agricultural areas» in the Skydra plain section.

Figure 4-48 Area of GPY13_1 (VP-56; IP 1053)

Source: EXERGIA field survey (July 2014)

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Pipe Yard 14 (GPY 14) is located in the same area as defined in the ESIA 2013.

The alternative locations are GPY14_1 and GPY14_2.

GPY14_1 is located approximately in the IP 1139 within a Landscape Character Type defined as «Mountainous shrublands and grasslands» in the Vermio mountain section.

Figure 4-49 Area of GPY14_1 (VP-58; IP 1139)

Source: EXERGIA field survey (July 2014)

GPY14_2 is located approximately in the IP 1140 within a Landscape Character Type defined as «Mountainous shrublands and grasslands» in the Vermio mountain section.

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Figure 4-50 Area of GPY14_2 (VP-57; IP 1140)

Source: EXERGIA field survey (July 2014)

Pipe Yard 15 (GPY 15) is located in the same area as defined in the ESIA 2013.

The alternative locations are GPY15_1, GPY15_2, GPY15_3 and GPY15_4.

GPY15_1 is located approximately in the IP 1189 within a Landscape Character Type defined as «Upland agricultural areas» in the Eordaia plain section.

Figure 4-51 Area of GPY15_1 (VP-61; IP 1189)

Source: EXERGIA field survey (July 2014)

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GPY15_2 is located approximately in the IP 1189 within a Landscape Character Type defined as «Upland agricultural areas» in the Eordaia plain section.

Figure 4-52 Area of GPY15_2 (VP-62; IP 1189)

Source: EXERGIA field survey (July 2014)

GPY15_3 is located approximately in the IP 1189 within a Landscape Character Type defined as «Upland agricultural areas» in the Eordaia plain section.

Figure 4-53 Area of GPY15_3 (VP-63; IP 1189)

Source: EXERGIA field survey (July 2014)

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GPY15_4 is located approximately in the IP 1189 within a Landscape Character Type defined as «Upland agricultural areas» in the Eordaia plain section.

Figure 4-54 Area of GPY15_4 (VP-64; IP 1189)

Source: EXERGIA field survey (July 2014)

Pipe Yard 16 (GPY 16) is located in the same area as defined in the ESIA 2013.

The alternative locations are GPY16_1 and GPY16_2.

GPY16_1 is located approximately in the IP 1242 within a Landscape Character Type defined as «Upland agricultural areas» in the Kastoria region section.

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Figure 4-55 Area of GPY16_1 (VP-69; IP 1242)

Source: EXERGIA field survey (July 2014)

GPY16_2 is located approximately in the IP 1242 within a Landscape Character Type defined as «Upland agricultural areas» in the Kastoria region section.

Figure 4-56 Area of GPY16_2 (VP-70; IP 1242)

Source: EXERGIA field survey (July 2014)

Pipe Yard 17 (GPY 17) is located in the same area as defined in the ESIA 2013.

The alternative locations are GPY17_1 and GPY17_2.

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GPY17_1 is located approximately in the IP 1283 within a Landscape Character Type defined as «Upland agricultural areas» in the Aliakmonas valleys section.

Figure 4-57 Area of GPY17_1 (VP-66; IP 1283)

Source: EXERGIA field survey (July 2014)

GPY17_2 is located approximately in the IP 1284 within a Landscape Character Type defined as «Upland agricultural areas» in the Aliakmonas valleys section.

Figure 4-58 Area of GPY17_2 (VP-67; IP 1284)

Source: EXERGIA field survey (July 2014)

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The sensitivity of the pipe yard’s visual receptors is shown in Error! Reference source not found..

Table 4-2 Pipe yard visual receptors sensitivity Landscape Character Distance in km to Viewpoint Direction of view Receptor type Sensitivity Type site (approx.) VP-1 Plain agricultural areas 0.06 View to GPY 01 Road Low

VP-2 Plain agricultural areas 0.001 View to GPY 02 Track Low

VP-3 Plain agricultural areas 0 View to GPY2_1 Track Low

VP-4 Plain agricultural areas 0 View to GPY2_2 Track Low

VP-5 Plain agricultural areas 0.003 View to GPY2_3 Track Low

VP-7 Plain agricultural areas 0.002 View to GPY2_4 Track Low

VP-8 Plain agricultural areas 0.01 View to GPY2_5 Road Low

VP-9 Plain agricultural areas 0 View to GPY3_1 Track Low

VP-13 Plain agricultural areas 0.01 View to GPY 04 Road Low

VP-10 Plain agricultural areas 0.003 View to GPY4_1 Track Low

VP-14 Plain agricultural areas 0 View to GPY4_2 Road Low

VP-15 Plain agricultural areas 0.01 View to GPY4_3 Road Low

VP-16 Plain agricultural areas 0.01 View to GPY4_4 Track Low Mixed agricultural and VP-17 urban or industrial 0.01 View to GPY5_1 Road Low features VP-18 Plain agricultural areas 0.01 View to GPY5_2 Road Low

VP-19 Plain agricultural areas 0.1 View to GPY5_3 Road Low

VP-20 Plain agricultural areas 0.01 View to GPY5_4 Road Low

VP-21 Plain agricultural areas 0.007 View to GPY5_5 Track Low

VP-22 Plain agricultural areas 0.007 View to GPY6_1 Road Low

VP-23 Plain agricultural areas 0.003 View to GPY6_2 Track Low

VP-24 Plain agricultural areas 0.02 View to GPY6_3 Village Low

VP-28 Plain agricultural areas 0.07 View to GPY 07 Road Low

VP-26 Plain agricultural areas 0.1 View to GPY7_1 Road Low

VP-29 Plain agricultural areas 0.01 View to GPY7_2 Track Low

VP-36 Plain agricultural areas 0.01 View to GPY8_1 Road Low

VP-38 Plain agricultural areas 0.01 View to GPY8_2 Road Low

VP-39 Plain agricultural areas 0.01 View to GPY8_3 Track Low

VP-41 Plain agricultural areas 0.07` View to GPY9_1 Road Low

VP-41 Plain agricultural areas 0.2 View to GPY9_2 Road Low

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Landscape Character Distance in km to Viewpoint Direction of view Receptor type Sensitivity Type site (approx.) VP-42 Plain agricultural areas 0.01 View to GPY9_3 Road Low Mixed forested and VP-48 0.02 View to GPY10_1 Village Low agricultural areas VP-52 Plain agricultural areas 0.04 View to GPY 11 Road Low Mixed forested and VP-50 0 View to GPY11_1 Track Low agricultural areas Mountainous shrublands VP-51 0.004 View to GPY11_2 Road Low and grasslands VP-55 Plain agricultural areas 0 View to GPY12_1 Track Low Mixed forested and VP-56 0.02 View to GPY13_1 Village Medium agricultural areas Mountainous shrublands VP-58 0.02 View to GPY14_1 Track Low and grasslands Mountainous shrublands VP-57 0.007 View to GPY14_2 Track Low and grasslands VP-61 Upland agricultural areas 0.006 View to GPY15_1 Track Low

VP-62 Upland agricultural areas 0.002 View to GPY15_2 Track Low

VP-63 Upland agricultural areas 0.01 View to GPY15_3 Track Low

VP-64 Upland agricultural areas 0 View to GPY15_4 Track Low

VP-69 Upland agricultural areas 0.01 View to GPY16_1 Road Low

VP-70 Upland agricultural areas 0.02 View to GPY16_2 Track Low

VP-66 Upland agricultural areas 0.01 View to GPY17_1 Village Medium

VP-67 Upland agricultural areas 0 View to GPY17_2 Track Low

Source: EXERGIA (2014)

Camp Sites

Camp site 1 (GCAMP01) is located in the same area as defined in the ESIA 2013.

Camp site 2 (GCAMP02) is located approximately in the IP 251-8 of the pipeline, in a Landscape Character Type defined as «Plain agricultural areas» in the Komotini-Xanthi plain section.

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Figure 4-59 Area of GCAMP02 (VP-12; IP 251-8)

Source: EXERGIA field survey (July 2014)

The alternative location for the Camp site 2 is the Alternative Camp site GCAMP2_1. It is located approximately in the IP 251-8 of the pipeline, in a Landscape Character Type defined as «Upland agricultural areas» in the Komotini-Xanthi plain section.

Figure 4-60 Area of GCAMP2_1 (VP-11; IP 251-8)

Source: EXERGIA field survey (July 2014)

Camp site 3 (GCAMP03) is located in the same area as defined in the ESIA 2013.

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Camp site 4 (GCAMP04) is located approximately in the IP 536 of the pipeline, in a Landscape Character Type defined as «Plain agricultural areas» in the Serres plain section.

Figure 4-61 Area of GCAMP04 (VP-40; IP 536)

Source: EXERGIA field survey (July 2014)

The alternative location for the Camp site 4 is the Alternative Camp site GCAMP4_1. It is is located approximately in the IP 538 of the pipeline, in a Landscape Character Type defined as «Upland agricultural areas» in the Serres plain section.

Figure 4-62 Area of GCAMP4_1 (VP-37; IP 538)

Source: EXERGIA field survey (July 2014)

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Camp site 5 (GCAMP05) is located approximately in the IP 668-4 of the pipeline, in a Landscape Character Type defined as «Plain agricultural areas» in the Gallikos plain section.

Figure 4-63 Area of GCAMP05 (VP-53; IP 668-4)

Source: EXERGIA field survey (July 2014)

Camp site 6 (GCAMP06) is located in the same area as defined in the ESIA 2013.

Camp site 7 (GCAMP07) is located approximately in the IP 1157 of the pipeline, in a Landscape Character Type defined as «Upland agricultural areas» in the Vermio mountain section.

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Figure 4-64 Area of GCAMP07 (VP-59; , IP 1157)

Source: EXERGIA field survey (July 2014)

Camp site 8 (GCAMP08) is located in the same area as defined in the ESIA 2013.

The sensitivity of visual receptors of the proposed camp site is given in Table 4-3.

Table 4-3 Camp sites visual receptors sensitivity

Landscape Character Distance in km to Viewpoint Direction of view Receptor type Sensitivity Type site (approx.)

VP-12 Plain agricultural areas 0.002 View to GCAMP02 Road Low

Upland agricultural VP-11 0.006 View to GCAMP2_1 Track Low areas

VP-40 Plain agricultural areas 0.008 View to GCAMP04 Track Low

Upland agricultural VP-37 0.01 View to GCAMP4_1 Road Low areas

VP-53 Plain agricultural areas 0.003 View to GCAMP05 Road Low

Upland agricultural VP-59 0.01 View to GCAMP07 Road Low areas

Source: EXERGIA (2014)

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Supplement I Basecase comparison

S/N NAME ESIA LOCATION (Basecace 19.04.13) NEW LOCATION (freeze of 15.06.14)

1 BVS01 REMAINS VALID Same as ESIA Location 2 BVS02 CANCELLED DUE TO REROUTING New location 3 BVS03 REMAINS VALID Same as ESIA Location 4 BVS04 REMAINS VALID Same as ESIA Location 5 BVS05 REMAINS VALID Same as ESIA Location Same as ESIA Location / A BIT LARGER 6 BVS06 REMAINS VALID AREA Same as ESIA Location / 3 times larger 7 BVS07 REMAINS VALID area 8 BVS08 CANCELLED DUE TO REROUTING New location 9 BVS09 CANCELLED DUE TO REROUTING New location

10 BVS10 CANCELLED New location (shifted by 10km)

11 BVS11 NOT PRESENTED IN ESIA New location 12 BVS12 CANCELLED New location 13 BVS13 CANCELLED New location 14 BVS14 RENAMED BVS15 New location New location (At the location of ESIA BVS 15 BVS15 RENAMED BVS16 14) New location (At the location of ESIA BVS 16 BVS16 RENAMED BVS17 15)

17 BVS17 RENAMED BVS18 New location (At the location of BVS 16)

18 BVS18 RENAMED BVS19 New location

New location (At the location of ESIA BVS 19 BVS19 RENAMED BVS20 18)

New location (At the location of ESIA BVS 20 BVS20 RENAMED BVS21 19 / A bit smaller)

21 BVS21 RENAMED BVS22 New location

New location (At the location of ESIA BVS 22 BVS22 CANCELLED 21 / plus change of shape)

23 BVS23 NOT EXISTING New location

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ESIA LOCATION S/N NAME NEW LOCATION (freeze of 15.06.14) (Basecace 19.04.13) 1 PY01 REMAINS VALID New location /No alternatives 2 PY02 REMAINS VALID New location + 5 alternatives 3 PY03 REMAINS VALID Same as ESIA +1 alternative 4 PY04 REMAINS VALID New location + 4 alternatives 5 PY05 REMAINS VALID Same as ESIA, x2 in size +5 alternatives 6 PY06 REMAINS VALID Same as ESIA, bigger in size +3 alternatives 7 PY07 REMAINS VALID New location + 2 alternatives 8 PY08 REMAINS VALID Same as ESIA, x2 in size +2 alternatives 9 PY09 REMAINS VALID Same as ESIA, x2 in size +3 alternatives 10 PY10 REMAINS VALID Same as ESIA, bigger in size +1 alternative 11 PY11 REMAINS VALID New location + 2 alternatives 12 PY12 REMAINS VALID Same as ESIA, bigger in size +1 alternative 13 PY13 REMAINS VALID Same as ESIA +1 alternative 14 PY14 REMAINS VALID Same as ESIA +2 alternatives 15 PY15 REMAINS VALID Same as ESIA +4 alternatives 16 PY16 REMAINS VALID Same as ESIA +2 alternatives Same as ESIA, slightly bigger in size +1 17 PY17 REMAINS VALID alternative

18 CAMP01 REMAINS VALID Same as ESIA slighlty increased 19 CAMP02 REMAINS VALID New location +1 alternative 20 CAMP03 REMAINS VALID Same as ESIA slighlty increased 21 CAMP04 REMAINS VALID New location +1 alternative 22 CAMP05 REMAINS VALID New location 23 CAMP06 REMAINS VALID Same as ESIA 24 CAMP07 REMAINS VALID New location 25 CAMP08 REMAINS VALID Same as ESIA

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Date 12/2014

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