Canedo, Medeglia

Dry meadow1 haObject number 1451

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Canedo is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Medeglia. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1451. 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 Canedo?

Canedo lies near Medeglia. The coordinates are 46.1221, 8.9580.

How large is Canedo?

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 Canedo protected?

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

Which town is Canedo in?

Canedo lies near Monteceneri. The town page collects every protected site around Monteceneri.

Which protected sites are near Canedo?

The closest are Monti di Medeglia (1 km), Monti di Medeglia Ovest (1 km) and Stagno Motto della Costa (1 km).