Talau, Saland

Dry meadow1 haObject number 3969

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Talau is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Saland in the canton of ZH. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 3969. 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 Talau?

Talau lies near Saland in the canton of ZH. The coordinates are 47.4015, 8.8556.

How large is Talau?

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 Talau protected?

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

Which town is Talau in?

Talau lies near Wila (ZH). The town page collects every protected site around Wila.

Which protected sites are near Talau?

The closest are Breiti (0 km), Breiti (0 km) and Huswis (0 km).