Plain de Prélay, Saicourt

Dry meadow3 haObject number 13023

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Plain de Prélay is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Saicourt in the canton of BE. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 13023. 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 Plain de Prélay?

Plain de Prélay lies near Saicourt in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 47.2485, 7.2001.

How large is Plain de Prélay?

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 Plain de Prélay protected?

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

Which town is Plain de Prélay in?

Plain de Prélay lies near Saules (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Saules.

Which protected sites are near Plain de Prélay?

The closest are Côte des Sauces (1 km), La Sagne et les Tourbières de Bellelay (1 km) and Pâturage aux Bœufs (2 km).