Cassin, Rossura

Dry meadow1 haObject number 1585

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Cassin is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Rossura in the canton of TI. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1585. 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 Cassin?

Cassin lies near Rossura in the canton of TI. The coordinates are 46.4760, 8.8423.

How large is Cassin?

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 Cassin protected?

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

Which town is Cassin in?

Cassin lies near haltestellen_ Chiggiogna (c bin) (TI). The town page collects every protected site around haltestellen_ Chiggiogna (c bin).

Which protected sites are near Cassin?

The closest are San Lorenzo (2 km), Cò (2 km) and Bidré (2 km).