Buechholz, Silenen

Dry meadow1 haObject number 10406

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Buechholz is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Silenen in the canton of UR. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 10406. 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 Buechholz?

Buechholz lies near Silenen in the canton of UR. The coordinates are 46.8022, 8.6714.

How large is Buechholz?

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 Buechholz protected?

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

Which town is Buechholz in?

Buechholz lies near Silenen (UR). The town page collects every protected site around Silenen.

Which protected sites are near Buechholz?

The closest are Schützen (1 km), Wasserplatten (1 km) and Chilcherbergen (2 km).