Croce Portera, Olivone

Dry meadow3 haObject number 1689

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Croce Portera is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Olivone in the canton of TI. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1689. 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 Croce Portera?

Croce Portera lies near Olivone in the canton of TI. The coordinates are 46.5355, 8.8520.

How large is Croce Portera?

The site covers 3 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 Croce Portera protected?

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

Which town is Croce Portera in?

Croce Portera lies near Blenio (TI). The town page collects every protected site around Blenio.

Which protected sites are near Croce Portera?

The closest are Pian Segno (1 km), Pian Segno (1 km) and Posép (1 km).