Biscia, Carena

Dry meadow8 haObject number 1675

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Biscia is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Carena. It covers 8 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1675. Within 25 kilometres there are 8 further protected sites. The figures come from the federal inventory and are updated at each revision.

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.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Biscia?

Biscia lies near Carena. The coordinates are 46.1777, 9.1202.

How large is Biscia?

The site covers 8 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 Biscia protected?

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

Which town is Biscia in?

Biscia lies near Roveredo. The town page collects every protected site around Roveredo.

Which protected sites are near Biscia?

The closest are Carena (3 km), Melera-Melera (Valle Morobbia) (3 km) and Sasso Guidà (3 km).