The Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve was designated in 2001 under the UNESCO Man and the Biosphere Programme.[1] The Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve spans over 1.54 million hectares [2] consisting of five counties in Nova Scotia, Canada: Annapolis, Digby, Queens, Shelburne and Yarmouth.[3] The core protected areas of the biosphere reserve are Kejimkujik National Park and the Tobeatic Wilderness Area.[1][3]
| Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve | |
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| Location | Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Coordinates | 44°13′N 65°50′W / 44.217°N 65.833°W |
| Area | 1,546,374 ha (5,970.58 sq mi) |
| Designation | UNESCO Biosphere Reserve |
| Established | 2001 |
| Governing body | Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve Association |
| Website | Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve |
See also
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edit- ^ a b UNESCO. "The MAB Program". United Nations. Retrieved 15 July 2011.
- ^ "The Region | Southwest Nova Biosphere". Southwest Nova Biosphere. Retrieved 2017-08-04.
- ^ a b SNBRA. "Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve". SNBRA. Retrieved 15 July 2011.