Bois de la Glaive, Ollon VD

Dry meadow3 haObject number 6741

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Bois de la Glaive (Dry meadow)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Dry meadow Bois de la Glaive.

Location and surroundings

Bois de la Glaive is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Ollon VD in the canton of VD. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 6741. 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 de la Glaive?

Bois de la Glaive lies near Ollon VD in the canton of VD. The coordinates are 46.3038, 6.9899.

How large is Bois de la Glaive?

The site covers 3 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 Bois de la Glaive protected?

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

Which town is Bois de la Glaive in?

Bois de la Glaive lies near Aigle (VD). The town page collects every protected site around Aigle.

Which protected sites are near Bois de la Glaive?

The closest are Plan d'Essert (1 km), Crêt à Tavez (1 km) and Noches (1 km).