Les Preises, La Forclaz VD
Protected perimeter on the national map
Location and surroundings
Les Preises is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near La Forclaz VD. It covers 6 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1330. Within 25 kilometres there are 8 further protected sites. The figures come from the federal inventory and are updated at each revision.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Les Preises?
Les Preises lies near La Forclaz VD. The coordinates are 46.3446, 7.0760.
How large is Les Preises?
The site covers 6 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 Les Preises protected?
Yes. The site is listed in the federal inventory and is therefore of national importance.
Which town is Les Preises in?
Les Preises lies near Ormont-Dessous. The town page collects every protected site around Ormont-Dessous.
Which protected sites are near Les Preises?
The closest are Grande Eau-Aigle (2 km), Roc à l'Ours (3 km) and Chaux Ronde (3 km).