La Forcla, Rougemont

Dry meadow3 haObject number 6143

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

La Forcla is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Rougemont in the canton of VD. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 6143. 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 Forcla?

La Forcla lies near Rougemont in the canton of VD. The coordinates are 46.5321, 7.2285.

How large is La Forcla?

The site covers 3 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 Forcla protected?

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

Which town is La Forcla in?

La Forcla lies near Rougemont (VD). The town page collects every protected site around Rougemont.

Which protected sites are near La Forcla?

The closest are Les Roseys (1 km), Combette (1 km) and Fessu Derrière (2 km).