Carena, Carena

Dry meadow1 haObject number 1543

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Carena is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Carena. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1543. 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 Carena?

Carena lies near Carena. The coordinates are 46.1693, 9.0885.

How large is Carena?

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 Carena protected?

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

Which town is Carena in?

Carena lies near Arbedo-Castione. The town page collects every protected site around Arbedo-Castione.

Which protected sites are near Carena?

The closest are Melera (1 km), Melera-Melera (Valle Morobbia) (1 km) and Sasso Guidà (2 km).