Letters of Support received…
We have received two letters of support recently (August 2010): from Destination Richmond Tourism Co-operative Ltd. and from the Mayor of Port Hawkesbury – Billy Joe MacLean.
Thanks for your support!
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What are the Benefits of a Biosphere reserve designation?
Increases national and international recognition of our communities as a good place to live, work and visit. Our high profile as a tourist destination will increase. Promotes economic development in a sustainable way. Gives government and non-government organizations more power … 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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If my land is in the Biosphere reserve will my use of the land be restricted?
No. Activities (building construction, water course impacts, shoreline manipulation etc.) are already regulated by your municipal, provincial and federal laws. At the present time, NGO’s are working with municipal governments to establish consistent development guidelines in order to protect the … Continue reading
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