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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 ...
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Biosphere reserves are sites recognized by UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere Programme and are models of a sustainable future that protect and celebrate cultural and biological diversity, and that empower people to engage with one another and with nature in healthier ways. Biosphere reserves in Canada are designated areas where communities are activel...
There are nineteen biosphere reserves across Canada. They reflect the geographic diversity of Canada and some of its most iconic landscapes, and bring people together at a regional level in support of domestic and international environmental and sustainable development goals and principles. Biosphere reserves are located in areas with high conservation value and potential; all but one are located in southern Canada. There is a biosphere reserve in Northwest Territories and there is at least one in every province, with the exception of Newfoundland and Labrador and Prince Edward Island.
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Manicouagan-Uapishka Biosphere Reserve in Quebec
The Manicouagan-Uapishka Biosphere Reserve in the Baie-Comeau region of Quebec was first recognized in 2007. It came together through collaboration and partnership with the Regional Tourism Association (ATR) of Manicouagan (now Tourisme Côte-Nord), the Regional County Municipality (MRC) of Manicouagan, the Council of the Innu of Pessamit, the City of Baie-Comeau, Hydro-Québec, and the Kruger Company. It is located east of Québec City, on the north shore of the St. Lawrence, and covers 5.5 million hectares, making it the second largest biosphere reserve in Canada. The landscapes are diverse and include steep cliffs on the water’s edge, vast tracts of boreal forest, and the Uapishka Mountains to the north. The salt marshes of the Manicouagan-Uapishka reserve are among the most productive habitats on the planet, acting as important resting places for more than 200 migratory birds. It is also home to many species at risk, including woodland caribou. Project examples Ma Ville, Ma Voix: annual community-driven consultation and engagement process for sustainable development projects in Baie-Comeau. Co-developing and implementing a minimum Monitoring and Research Program with the Innu Community of Pessamit and research partners: UQAR (University of Quebec at Rimouski) and INQ (Institut nordique du Québec). Working with the Pessamit Innu Guardians to enforce the new snowmobiling rules and protect their traditional territory. Managing ecotourism and consultation activities within a protected area with the Government of Quebec and community stakeholders, such as the Innu community of Pessamit, and the snowmobiling and hiking communities. This is helping to protect wildlife, like caribou, and their habitat. Supporting and enabling research: the Canadian Forest Service has undertaken a four-year research project to study woodland caribou habitat and food sources.
Átl’ka7tsem / Howe Sound Biosphere Reserve in British Columbia
Átl’ka7tsem / Howe Sound Biosphere Region (AHSBR) received its official UNESCO designation in September 2021, becoming Canada’s newest biosphere region and the third in British Columbia. Though Átl’ka7tsem / Howe Sound inlet and the surrounding mountains are on the edge of bustling Metro Vancouver, the biosphere region is abundant with nature and wildlife, including rare and fragile glass sponge reefs. Residents and visitors alike can explore the outdoors, learn about the region’s unique ecology, and discover the rich culture of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) and other Coast Salish peoples, who have existed and prospered from this shared territory since time immemorial. AHSBR extends from the sea floor to the mountaintops, encompassing a 218,723-hectare swath of terrain that begins near Point Atkinson (Sk’íẃitsut) in West Vancouver, running north to Black Tusk (T’ekt’akmúỳin tl’a In7inỳáxa7en) near Whistler, and as far west as Gower Point on the Sunshine Coast. An estimated 42 percent of the land within AHSBR is under some form of conservation management, while less than 5 percent of the marine area is protected.
Biosphere reserves have three distinct zones:
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•a core protected area, consisting of a strictly protected ecosystem (e.g. national wildlife area, migratory bird sanctuary, or national park) that contributes to the conservation of landscapes, ecosystems, species, and genetic variation;
•a buffer zone, used for limited activities, compatible with sound ecological practices that can reinforce scientific research, monitoring, training, and education; and
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.
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 ...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 ...
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 ...
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Also referred to as bioregions, eco-regions are ecologically and geographically defined regions that host biodiversity which is confined or distinct within their limits. Biosphere reserves, however, occur wherever an area has conservation value, and the surrounding community has pledged to protect biodiversity, cultural heritage and uphold the ...
