La Motta, Cauco

Dry meadow1 haObject number 8663

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

La Motta is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Cauco. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 8663. 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 Motta?

La Motta lies near Cauco. The coordinates are 46.3333, 9.1303.

How large is La Motta?

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 Motta protected?

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

Which town is La Motta in?

La Motta lies near Santa Maria in Calanca. The town page collects every protected site around Santa Maria in Calanca.

Which protected sites are near La Motta?

The closest are Camanna (1 km), Pian di Alne (1 km) and Pian di Alne (1 km).