S. Giorgio, Prugiasco

Dry meadow2 haObject number 1648

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

S. Giorgio is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Prugiasco in the canton of TI. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1648. 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 S. Giorgio?

S. Giorgio lies near Prugiasco in the canton of TI. The coordinates are 46.4677, 8.9248.

How large is S. Giorgio?

The site covers 2 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 S. Giorgio protected?

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

Which town is S. Giorgio in?

S. Giorgio lies near Acquarossa (TI). The town page collects every protected site around Acquarossa.

Which protected sites are near S. Giorgio?

The closest are Castro (0 km), Suréi (0 km) and S. Carlo di Negrentino (0 km).