Lucens, Lucens

Dry meadow3 haObject number 6397

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Lucens is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Lucens in the canton of VD. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 6397. 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 Lucens?

Lucens lies near Lucens in the canton of VD. The coordinates are 46.7205, 6.8539.

How large is Lucens?

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 Lucens protected?

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

Which town is Lucens in?

Lucens lies near Lucens (VD). The town page collects every protected site around Lucens.

Which protected sites are near Lucens?

The closest are Maupas (1 km), La Pièce (1 km) and Les Iles de Villeneuve (2 km).