La Ferouse, Grandfontaine

Dry meadow1 haObject number 3027

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

La Ferouse is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Grandfontaine. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 3027. 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 La Ferouse?

La Ferouse lies near Grandfontaine. The coordinates are 47.3925, 6.9487.

How large is La Ferouse?

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 La Ferouse protected?

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

Which town is La Ferouse in?

La Ferouse lies near Porrentruy. The town page collects every protected site around Porrentruy.

Which protected sites are near La Ferouse?

The closest are La Clef (2 km), Sous la Craie (2 km) and Le Poirtchet (2 km).