Huswis, Schalchen

Dry meadow1 haObject number 3967

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Huswis is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Schalchen in the canton of ZH. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 3967. 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 Huswis?

Huswis lies near Schalchen in the canton of ZH. The coordinates are 47.4001, 8.8502.

How large is Huswis?

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 Huswis protected?

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

Which town is Huswis in?

Huswis lies near Wila (ZH). The town page collects every protected site around Wila.

Which protected sites are near Huswis?

The closest are Breiti (0 km), Breiti (0 km) and Talau (0 km).