Motta da Cadera, Poschiavo

Dry meadow2 haObject number 9377

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Motta da Cadera is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Poschiavo in the canton of GR. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 9377. 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 Motta da Cadera?

Motta da Cadera lies near Poschiavo in the canton of GR. The coordinates are 46.3463, 10.0489.

How large is Motta da Cadera?

The site covers 2 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 Motta da Cadera protected?

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

Which town is Motta da Cadera in?

Motta da Cadera lies near Poschiavo (GR). The town page collects every protected site around Poschiavo.

Which protected sites are near Motta da Cadera?

The closest are Cadera Dafora (1 km), Varuna Daint (1 km) and Vederscion (1 km).