Seillon, Arbaz

Dry meadow4 haObject number 7231

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Seillon is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Arbaz in the canton of VS. It covers 4 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 7231. 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 Seillon?

Seillon lies near Arbaz in the canton of VS. The coordinates are 46.2848, 7.3735.

How large is Seillon?

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 Seillon protected?

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

Which town is Seillon in?

Seillon lies near Arbaz (VS). The town page collects every protected site around Arbaz.

Which protected sites are near Seillon?

The closest are Sionne-Sion (1 km), Les Evouettes (1 km) and Dorbon (2 km).

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.