Plaunca, Surcasti

Dry meadow5 haObject number 11228

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Plaunca is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Surcasti. It covers 5 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 11228. 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 Plaunca?

Plaunca lies near Surcasti. The coordinates are 46.6908, 9.1738.

How large is Plaunca?

The site covers 5 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 Plaunca protected?

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

Which town is Plaunca in?

Plaunca lies near Lumnezia. The town page collects every protected site around Lumnezia.

Which protected sites are near Plaunca?

The closest are Disla (1 km), Genastga (1 km) and Planezzas (1 km).