Sèche des Amburnex, Le Brassus

Dry meadow10 haObject number 6024

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Sèche des Amburnex is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Le Brassus in the canton of VD. It covers 10 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 6024. Within 25 kilometres there are 8 further protected sites. The figures come from the federal inventory and are updated at each revision.

Other parts of this object

In the federal inventory this object is split into several parts. Each one has its own page and its own map.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Sèche des Amburnex?

Sèche des Amburnex lies near Le Brassus in the canton of VD. The coordinates are 46.5448, 6.2139.

How large is Sèche des Amburnex?

The site covers 10 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 Sèche des Amburnex protected?

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

Which town is Sèche des Amburnex in?

Sèche des Amburnex lies near Saint-George (VD). The town page collects every protected site around Saint-George.

Which protected sites are near Sèche des Amburnex?

The closest are Pré aux Veaux (1 km), Les Amburnex (1 km) and Amburnex (1 km).