Usser Wald, Jona
Protected perimeter on the national map
Location and surroundings
Usser Wald is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Jona in the canton of SG. It covers 4 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 174. 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 Usser Wald?
Usser Wald lies near Jona in the canton of SG. The coordinates are 47.2434, 8.8505.
How large is Usser Wald?
The site covers 4 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 Usser Wald protected?
Yes. The site is listed in the federal inventory and is therefore of national importance.
Which town is Usser Wald in?
Usser Wald lies near Rapperswil-Jona (SG). The town page collects every protected site around Rapperswil-Jona.
Which protected sites are near Usser Wald?
The closest are Wydenchlösterli (1 km), Johannisberg (1 km) and Meilacher (1 km).