Bois de la Pesse, Aire-la-Ville

Dry meadow1 haObject number 983

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Bois de la Pesse is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Aire-la-Ville in the canton of GE. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 983. 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 Pesse?

Bois de la Pesse lies near Aire-la-Ville in the canton of GE. The coordinates are 46.1881, 6.0344.

How large is Bois de la Pesse?

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 Bois de la Pesse protected?

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

Which town is Bois de la Pesse in?

Bois de la Pesse lies near Aire-la-Ville (GE). The town page collects every protected site around Aire-la-Ville.

Which protected sites are near Bois de la Pesse?

The closest are Rhône genevois – Vallons de l’Allondon et de la Laire (1 km), Verbois (1 km) and Les Apraits (1 km).