Villas Prangins, Gland

Dry meadow2 haObject number 6412

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Villas Prangins is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Gland in the canton of VD. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 6412. 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 Villas Prangins?

Villas Prangins lies near Gland in the canton of VD. The coordinates are 46.4024, 6.2798.

How large is Villas Prangins?

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 Villas Prangins protected?

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

Which town is Villas Prangins in?

Villas Prangins lies near Gland (VD). The town page collects every protected site around Gland.

Which protected sites are near Villas Prangins?

The closest are Pointe de Promenthoux (VD) (0 km), Villa Prangins (1 km) and Promenthouse-Gland, Route Suisse (1 km).