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The Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve is in the southwestern portion of the peninsular Province of Nova Scotia, in eastern Canada. Stretching from the Bay of Fundy to the Atlantic Ocean, this area is home to the endangered North Atlantic right whale to the elusive Acadian Forest. The Southwest Nova region offers sanctuary for a diverse array of ...
Riding Mountain. Location: Manitoba. Designated Since: 1986. Within the heart of Manitoba, Canada, the Riding Mountain biosphere region spans over 3,000 square kilometers and encompasses a breathtaking array of landscapes, from rolling grasslands and dense forests to pristine lakes and meandering rivers. Learn More.
South West Nova. The Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve is located in the southwestern portion of the peninsular Province of Nova Scotia, in eastern Canada. The region is bounded to the north shore by the Bay of Fundy, with the world’s highest tides, and to the east by the North Atlantic Ocean. The majority of the area’s terrestrial land base ...
Feb 7, 2006 · Biosphere reserve is on the eastern side of Vancouver Island and consists of temperate forest and important migratory bird habitat. Its core area includes provincial parks and national and provincial wildlife management areas. Southwest Nova, Nova Scotia: 2001: Biosphere reserve includes the five counties of southwestern Nova Scotia.
Name, LocationYear Est.DescriptionTsá Tué, Northwest Territories2016The biosphere reserve is on the ...Beaver Hills, Alberta2016Located east of Edmonton, the biosphere ...Bras d’Or Lake, Nova Scotia2011The biosphere reserve surrounds Bras d’Or ...Fundy, New Brunswick2007Located in New Brunswick, the biosphere ...The Southwestern region of Nova Scotia was designated as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 2001. It is one of only 18 ecosystems in Canada with this special designation. Our local governments, businesses and communities recognized the special qualities of our natural and cultural heritage, and joined together to help create our biosphere reserve.
Together, Tobeatic Wilderness Area, Shelburne River Wilderness Area and Kejimkujik National Park form a major part of the protected core of the UNESCO Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve designated in 2001. This international designation is reserved for globally important terrestrial, coastal or marine regions, where efforts are being made to reconcile the conservation of biodiversity with its ...
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Welcome to the Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve! The Southwestern region of Nova Scotia was designated as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 2001. It is one of only 18 ecosystems in Canada with this special designation. Our local governments, businesses and communities recognized the special qualities of our natural and cultural heritage, and joined ...
