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What does the World Biosphere Reserve designation mean?

April 26, 2017Biosphere mean Reserve world

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What does the World Biosphere Reserve designation mean?

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A. The Niagara Escarpment received special international recognition as a World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO (United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization) in February 1990. Ontario’s Niagara Escarpment is one of 12 World Biosphere Reserves in Canada (external link to CBRA webpage), and is part of a network of more than 400 biosphere reserves in 94 different countries. This international designation recognizes the Niagara Escarpment Plan and management system, which is complemented by continual research, monitoring activity and education. For more information, on the Niagara Escarpment Biosphere Reserve, visit the “Biosphere” web section.