Giova, Buseno

Dry meadow2 haObject number 8510

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Giova is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Buseno. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 8510. 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 Giova?

Giova lies near Buseno. The coordinates are 46.2537, 9.1168.

How large is Giova?

The site covers 2 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 Giova protected?

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

Which town is Giova in?

Giova lies near San Vittore. The town page collects every protected site around San Vittore.

Which protected sites are near Giova?

The closest are Monti di San Vittore (0 km), Gordel (1 km) and Bregnon (1 km).