La Meure, Cartigny

Dry meadow2 haObject number 936

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

La Meure is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Cartigny in the canton of GE. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 936. 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 La Meure?

La Meure lies near Cartigny in the canton of GE. The coordinates are 46.1794, 6.0396.

How large is La Meure?

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 La Meure protected?

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

Which town is La Meure in?

La Meure lies near Cartigny (GE). The town page collects every protected site around Cartigny.

Which protected sites are near La Meure?

The closest are La Petite Grave (1 km), La Petite-Grave (1 km) and Pré Fleuri (1 km).