Colla, Villa Luganese

Dry meadow1 haObject number 1455

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Colla is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Villa Luganese. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1455. 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 Colla?

Colla lies near Villa Luganese. The coordinates are 46.0557, 9.0111.

How large is Colla?

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 Colla protected?

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

Which town is Colla in?

Colla lies near Lugano. The town page collects every protected site around Lugano.

Which protected sites are near Colla?

The closest are Denti della Vecchia (1 km), Cassarate-Pregassona (1 km) and Denti della Vecchia (1 km).