The Beaver Hills was designated as a biosphere on March 19, 2016 by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). This is a global recognition of a collective commitment by the communities within the region to celebrate and advance knowledge, culture, nature and economy together. The considerable efforts and support of these organizations contributed to the designation of the Beaver Hills as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 2016. Many organizations and individuals also contributed letters of support to the the designation of the Beaver Hills as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 2016. UNESCO-designated biospheres are regions in which people live and work in harmony with nature. These are places that provide local solutions to global challenges. Part of the Man and the Biosphere Programme, biospheres involve local communities and interested stakeholders in coll...
- Location
- Fort Saskatchewan, AB
