Petit Som Martel, Petit-Martel

Dry meadow14 haObject number 2572

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Petit Som Martel is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Petit-Martel in the canton of NE. It covers 14 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 2572. 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 Petit Som Martel?

Petit Som Martel lies near Petit-Martel in the canton of NE. The coordinates are 47.0149, 6.7420.

How large is Petit Som Martel?

The site covers 14 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 Petit Som Martel protected?

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

Which town is Petit Som Martel in?

Petit Som Martel lies near Les Ponts-de-Martel (NE). The town page collects every protected site around Les Ponts-de-Martel.

Which protected sites are near Petit Som Martel?

The closest are Vallée des Ponts-de-Martel (Bois des Lattes/Marais Rouge) (1 km), Le Bied des Ponts-de-Martel (3 km) and Les Ponts-de-Martel (4 km).