Maison de la Forêt, Jussy

Amphibian spawning site137 haObject number GE43

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Maison de la Forêt (Amphibian spawning site)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Amphibian spawning site Maison de la Forêt.

Location and surroundings

Maison de la Forêt is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Jussy in the canton of GE. It covers 137 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number GE43. Within 25 kilometres there are 8 further protected sites. The figures come from the federal inventory and are updated at each revision.

Other parts of this object

In the federal inventory this object is split into several parts. Each one has its own page and its own map.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Maison de la Forêt?

Maison de la Forêt lies near Jussy in the canton of GE. The coordinates are 46.2366, 6.2913.

How large is Maison de la Forêt?

The site covers 137 ha according to the federal inventory.

Amphibian spawning site: what is it?

Amphibian spawning sites are waters where frogs, toads and newts breed. Many species are threatened in Switzerland.

Is Maison de la Forêt protected?

Yes. The site is listed in the federal inventory and is therefore of national importance.

Which town is Maison de la Forêt in?

Maison de la Forêt lies near Jussy (GE). The town page collects every protected site around Jussy.

Which protected sites are near Maison de la Forêt?

The closest are Prés de Faverges (2 km), Dolliets (2 km) and Prés de Villette (2 km).