Long Point Biosphere Reserve

Periodic Review Report, 2001

Introduction


Main Findings and Conclusions
  • Criteria For Biosphere Reserves


  • Background, Overview and Issues
  • Matters Of Special Intrest In The Experience of Canadian Biosphere Reserves


  • Development of a longer-term "strategic and/or business plan"


    Periodic Review Form For Biosphere Reserves


    Topography of The Region


    Climate


    Geology, geomorphology, soils


    Type of habitat: The Long Point complex, including Big Creek marsh


    Type of habitat: The Inner Long Point Bay


    Type of habitat: Deciduous forest tracts


    Endangered or threatened plant and animal species


    Species of traditional or commercial importance


    Zonation


    Human Acivities: Population


    Cultural significance of the site


    Use of resources by local populations


    Past/Historical Land Uses
    Tourism


    Income and benefits to local communities


    Research and Monitoring Programmes
  • Abiotic Research
  • Biotic Research
  • Socio-economic Research


  • Topics Associated With Research


    Use of Research Results


    Environmental education and public awareness


    Administrative Entities in Which The Biosphere Reserve is Located


    Management plan/policy


    Sources and Percentages of Funding


    Mechanism for consultation of local communities


    Community Participation


    Protection regime of the core area and possibly of the buffer zone


    Land tenure of each zone


    Conclusion


    Cooperative Activities with Other Biosphere Reserves


    Reference for Periodic Review


    Community Organizations/Groups in The Long Point Biosphere Reserve Area




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