Litemard, Estavannens

Dry meadow8 haObject number 1149

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Litemard is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Estavannens. It covers 8 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1149. 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 Litemard?

Litemard lies near Estavannens. The coordinates are 46.5841, 7.1396.

How large is Litemard?

The site covers 8 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 Litemard protected?

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

Which town is Litemard in?

Litemard lies near Broc. The town page collects every protected site around Broc.

Which protected sites are near Litemard?

The closest are Ciernedon (1 km), Grands Feniveis d'Amont (1 km) and Le Liti (2 km).