Bois du Carre, Le Brassus
Protected perimeter on the national map
Location and surroundings
Bois du Carre is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Le Brassus in the canton of VD. It covers 0 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 38. 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 Bois du Carre?
Bois du Carre lies near Le Brassus in the canton of VD. The coordinates are 46.5512, 6.1520.
How large is Bois du Carre?
The site covers 0 ha according to the federal inventory.
Raised bog: what is it?
Raised bogs are fed only by rainwater and grow over millennia. They are among the rarest habitats in Switzerland.
Is Bois du Carre protected?
Yes. The site is listed in the federal inventory and is therefore of national importance.
Which town is Bois du Carre in?
Bois du Carre lies near Le Chenit (VD). The town page collects every protected site around Le Chenit.
Which protected sites are near Bois du Carre?
The closest are Sagnes de la Burtignière (1 km), Le Noirmont (1 km) and La Burtignière (2 km).
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.