Forbuck, Oberglatt ZH

Dry meadow1 haObject number 3780

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Forbuck is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Oberglatt ZH in the canton of ZH. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 3780. 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 Forbuck?

Forbuck lies near Oberglatt ZH in the canton of ZH. The coordinates are 47.4855, 8.5115.

How large is Forbuck?

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 Forbuck protected?

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

Which town is Forbuck in?

Forbuck lies near Oberglatt (ZH). The town page collects every protected site around Oberglatt.

Which protected sites are near Forbuck?

The closest are Mettmenhasler See (2 km), Mettmenhasler See (2 km) and Tüfmatt (2 km).