Cant, Sta. Maria in Calanca

Dry meadow1 haObject number 8506

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Cant is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Sta. Maria in Calanca. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 8506. 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 Cant?

Cant lies near Sta. Maria in Calanca. The coordinates are 46.2784, 9.1516.

How large is Cant?

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 Cant protected?

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

Which town is Cant in?

Cant lies near Santa Maria in Calanca. The town page collects every protected site around Santa Maria in Calanca.

Which protected sites are near Cant?

The closest are Scalader (0 km), Salasc (2 km) and Gesa (2 km).