Derrière Forcle, Flendruz

Dry meadow7 haObject number 6118

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Derrière Forcle is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Flendruz in the canton of VD. It covers 7 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 6118. 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 Derrière Forcle?

Derrière Forcle lies near Flendruz in the canton of VD. The coordinates are 46.5124, 7.1585.

How large is Derrière Forcle?

The site covers 7 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 Derrière Forcle protected?

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

Which town is Derrière Forcle in?

Derrière Forcle lies near Rougemont (VD). The town page collects every protected site around Rougemont.

Which protected sites are near Derrière Forcle?

The closest are Planex Dessous (1 km), Paray Dorénaz (1 km) and Les Bimis-Ciernes Picat (1 km).