Pré aux Biches, Bière

Dry meadow4 haObject number 6365

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Pré aux Biches is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Bière. It covers 4 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 6365. 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 Pré aux Biches?

Pré aux Biches lies near Bière. The coordinates are 46.5699, 6.2838.

How large is Pré aux Biches?

The site covers 4 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 Pré aux Biches protected?

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

Which town is Pré aux Biches in?

Pré aux Biches lies near Saint-George. The town page collects every protected site around Saint-George.

Which protected sites are near Pré aux Biches?

The closest are Petit Cunay (1 km), Creux d'Enfer (1 km) and Pré de Denens (1 km).