Meride, Meride

Dry meadow0 haObject number 1637

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Meride is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Meride in the canton of TI. It covers 0 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1637. 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 Meride?

Meride lies near Meride in the canton of TI. The coordinates are 45.8918, 8.9591.

How large is Meride?

The site covers 0 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 Meride protected?

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

Which town is Meride in?

Meride lies near Mendrisio (TI). The town page collects every protected site around Mendrisio.

Which protected sites are near Meride?

The closest are Stagno Guana (1 km), Stagno Roggio (1 km) and Fontana (1 km).