Niagara Escarpment - World Biosphere Reserve

World Biosphere Reserve

See also: List of UNESCO Biosphere Reserves in Canada

In February 1990, the Niagara Escarpment was designated a World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO, making it one of 12 in Canada. Development and land use on and adjacent to the escarpment is regulated by the Niagara Escarpment Commission, an agency of the Ontario government.

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