“BLBRA one of Top Newsmakers for 2011″ – Cape Breton Post
In its year end review, the Cape Breton Post has put us on the list of the 10 Top Newsmakers for 2011! Check out the story
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Why is the outline of the Biosphere so irregular?
The boundary of the proposed biosphere reserve defines the watershed for the Bras d’Or Lake. It is a line that joins the high points of land all around the Lake. If rain falls inside the line, it runs toward the … Continue reading
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What are the Goals of a Biosphere reserve?
Biosphere reserves have three major functions: conservation, economic development, and capacity building. Conservation of countrysides, ecosystems, species, and genetic variation. Economic development – that is socially, culturally, economically and ecologically sustainable. Logistic support/Capacity building for research, monitoring, education, and training activities … Continue reading
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What was involved with the Nomination process?
A nomination document was prepared over a 2 year period, following the guide presented by UNESCO. The Nomination was submitted (June 2010) to the Canadian Commission for UNESCO (CCUNESCO). They directed their “Man and the Biosphere” (MAB) Committee to evaluate … Continue reading
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