Canscei, Bigorio

Dry meadow0 haObject number 1454

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Canscei is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Bigorio. It covers 0 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1454. 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 Canscei?

Canscei lies near Bigorio. The coordinates are 46.0787, 8.9586.

How large is Canscei?

The site covers 0 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 Canscei protected?

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

Which town is Canscei in?

Canscei lies near Capriasca. The town page collects every protected site around Capriasca.

Which protected sites are near Canscei?

The closest are Vedeggio-Agno, stazione principale (1 km), Gola di Lago (3 km) and Gola di Lago (3 km).