Carà-Foppa, Leontica

Fen8 haObject number 2551

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Carà-Foppa (Fen)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Fen Carà-Foppa.

Location and surroundings

Carà-Foppa is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Leontica in the canton of TI. It covers 8 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 2551. Within 25 kilometres there are 8 further protected sites. The figures come from the federal inventory and are updated at each revision.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Carà-Foppa?

Carà-Foppa lies near Leontica in the canton of TI. The coordinates are 46.4599, 8.8959.

How large is Carà-Foppa?

The site covers 8 ha according to the federal inventory.

Fen: what is it?

Fens are fed by groundwater or slope water and host many specialised plant and animal species.

Is Carà-Foppa protected?

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

Which town is Carà-Foppa in?

Carà-Foppa lies near Acquarossa (TI). The town page collects every protected site around Acquarossa.

Which protected sites are near Carà-Foppa?

The closest are Addi (1 km), Sul Sasso (1 km) and S. Carlo di Negrentino (2 km).