Caviano, Castel San Pietro

Dry meadow2 haObject number 1616

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Caviano is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Castel San Pietro in the canton of TI. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1616. 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 Caviano?

Caviano lies near Castel San Pietro in the canton of TI. The coordinates are 45.8776, 9.0083.

How large is Caviano?

The site covers 2 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 Caviano protected?

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

Which town is Caviano in?

Caviano lies near Castel San Pietro (TI). The town page collects every protected site around Castel San Pietro.

Which protected sites are near Caviano?

The closest are Roncaia (1 km), Stagno Avra (2 km) and Dosso dell'Ora-Dosso Bello (2 km).