A. Vicania, Vico Morcote

Dry meadow10 haObject number 1553

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of A. Vicania (Dry meadow)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Dry meadow A. Vicania.

Location and surroundings

A. Vicania is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Vico Morcote in the canton of TI. It covers 10 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1553. 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 A. Vicania?

A. Vicania lies near Vico Morcote in the canton of TI. The coordinates are 45.9349, 8.9162.

How large is A. Vicania?

The site covers 10 ha according to the federal inventory.

Dry meadow: what is it?

Dry meadows and pastures are nutrient-poor, sunny grasslands of exceptional biodiversity, created only by traditional management.

Is A. Vicania protected?

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

Which town is A. Vicania in?

A. Vicania lies near Vico Morcote (TI). The town page collects every protected site around Vico Morcote.

Which protected sites are near A. Vicania?

The closest are Arbòstora – Morcote (1 km), Pian Casoro (2 km) and Stagno Figino-Cásoro (2 km).