Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve | |
Photo Width: | 260px |
Map: | Nova Scotia |
Map Width: | 260px |
Location: | Nova Scotia, Canada |
Coordinates: | 44.2167°N -115°W |
Area Ha: | 1,546,374 |
Designation: | UNESCO Biosphere Reserve |
Established: | 2001 |
Governing Body: | Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve Association |
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.