Cansumé, S. Carlo (Poschiavo)

Dry meadow16 haObject number 9380

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Cansumé is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near S. Carlo (Poschiavo) in the canton of GR. It covers 16 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 9380. 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 Cansumé?

Cansumé lies near S. Carlo (Poschiavo) in the canton of GR. The coordinates are 46.3326, 10.0736.

How large is Cansumé?

The site covers 16 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 Cansumé protected?

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

Which town is Cansumé in?

Cansumé lies near Bernina (GR). The town page collects every protected site around Bernina.

Which protected sites are near Cansumé?

The closest are Sursassa (1 km), Staca (1 km) and Scagnin (2 km).