Posép, Olivone

Dry meadow6 haObject number 1685

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Posép is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Olivone in the canton of TI. It covers 6 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1685. 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 Posép?

Posép lies near Olivone in the canton of TI. The coordinates are 46.5296, 8.8560.

How large is Posép?

The site covers 6 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 Posép protected?

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

Which town is Posép in?

Posép lies near Blenio (TI). The town page collects every protected site around Blenio.

Which protected sites are near Posép?

The closest are Croce Portera (1 km), Pian Segno (1 km) and Pian Segno (1 km).