Malvaux, Tavannes

Dry meadow10 haObject number 12968

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Malvaux is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Tavannes in the canton of BE. It covers 10 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 12968. 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 Malvaux?

Malvaux lies near Tavannes in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 47.2179, 7.1825.

How large is Malvaux?

The site covers 10 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 Malvaux protected?

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

Which town is Malvaux in?

Malvaux lies near Tavannes (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Tavannes.

Which protected sites are near Malvaux?

The closest are Le Châtelet (2 km), Chatelet Tavannes (2 km) and Le Grimm (2 km).