Fescoggia, Fescoggia

Dry meadow1 haObject number 1456

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Fescoggia is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Fescoggia. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1456. 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 Fescoggia?

Fescoggia lies near Fescoggia. The coordinates are 46.0417, 8.8759.

How large is Fescoggia?

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 Fescoggia protected?

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

Which town is Fescoggia in?

Fescoggia lies near Cademario. The town page collects every protected site around Cademario.

Which protected sites are near Fescoggia?

The closest are Vezio - Aranno (1 km), Magliasina-Magliaso, Ponte (2 km) and Stagno Agra (2 km).