Punais, Dardagny

Dry meadow1 haObject number 940

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Punais is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Dardagny in the canton of GE. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 940. 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 Punais?

Punais lies near Dardagny in the canton of GE. The coordinates are 46.2017, 5.9794.

How large is Punais?

The site covers 1 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 Punais protected?

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

Which town is Punais in?

Punais lies near Dardagny (GE). The town page collects every protected site around Dardagny.

Which protected sites are near Punais?

The closest are Grand Bois de Roulave (0 km), Rhône-Verbois (GE) (1 km) and Allondon (1 km).