Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve

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
Map showing the location of Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve
Map showing the location of Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve
LocationNova Scotia, Canada
Coordinates44°13′N 65°50′W / 44.217°N 65.833°W / 44.217; -65.833
Area1,546,374 ha (5,970.58 sq mi)
DesignationUNESCO Biosphere Reserve
Established2001
Governing bodySouthwest Nova Biosphere Reserve Association
WebsiteSouthwest Nova Biosphere Reserve

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  1. ^ a b UNESCO. "The MAB Program". United Nations. Retrieved 15 July 2011.
  2. ^ "The Region | Southwest Nova Biosphere". Southwest Nova Biosphere. Retrieved 2017-08-04.
  3. ^ a b SNBRA. "Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve". SNBRA. Retrieved 15 July 2011.