Biosphere Reserves
The Canadian Biosphere Research Network (CBRN)
The CBRN has a good photo selection on the Georgian
Bay Biosphere Littoral Biosphere Reserve. The purpose
of the CBRN is to connect people who are interested in biosphere
reserve research ranging from work done ON the biosphere reserve
concept and its implementation ( e.g., what is its significance
and what are the practical applications of the concept?) to
work done IN biosphere reserves relating to conservation,
sustainable development and livelihoods and capacity building.
Georgian Bay Littoral Biosphere Reserve
This biosphere reserve encompasses the largest island archipelago
of the North American Great Lakes. Known locally as "The
Thirty Thousand Islands", it is a complex association
of bays, inlets, sounds, islands and shoals lying along the
edge of the Canadian Shield bedrock which rises as low lying
hills and ridges on the adjacent mainland. This topography
supports a rich mosaic of forest, wetlands, and rocky habitat
types with associated biodiversity...............more information
UNESCO-Georgian
Bay Littoral
Bruce Peninsula--Niagara Escarpment Biosphere Reserve
The Niagara Escarpment bisects the southern portion of the
Province of Ontario, Canada creating an unique geological
and ecological landscape. The area has a wide range of habitats;
for example, it is home to plants with Arctic and Boreal affinities.
There are many plant and animal species at the northern limit
of their range. As well, species at the southern edge of their
breeding range may be found. The oldest of its trees are Eastern
White Cedars living in cliff-face forests along the length
of the Escarpment. More information on the Bruce Peninsula
on the Niagara
Escarpment website.
Canadian Biosphere Reserves Association
The Canadian
Biosphere Reserves Association CBRA is an association
of Canada's 13 Canadian biosphere reserves. People in Canadian
biosphere regions develop and promote innovative approaches
to conservation and economic development.
Canadian Biosphere Reserve communities live and work in balance
with the biosphere -- the land, water, and atmosphere that
support life.
People in biosphere regions recognize that high-quality economies
require high-quality environments, and that conservation is
important to both.
For more information on road trips and drives around Georgian
Bay se our Georgian
Bay Drives section. |
