Bochat, Chavornay

Dry meadow1 haObject number 6610

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Bochat is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Chavornay in the canton of VD. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 6610. 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 Bochat?

Bochat lies near Chavornay in the canton of VD. The coordinates are 46.6934, 6.5805.

How large is Bochat?

The site covers 1 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 Bochat protected?

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

Which town is Bochat in?

Bochat lies near Chavornay (VD). The town page collects every protected site around Chavornay.

Which protected sites are near Bochat?

The closest are En Vuavre (0 km), Plaine de l’Orbe – Chavornay (VD) (3 km) and Pré Bernard, Creux-de-Terre (3 km).