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Council moves to designate Forest of Dean a Biosphere
Forest of Dean District Councillors have voted to support an application to UNESCO to designate the Forest of Dean District as a biosphere.
They hope this will support the long-term sustainability of the district’s environment and economy and also boost responsible tourism.
Previously, the Forest Economic Partnership sought feedback from the public by asking: “What if the Forest of Dean became a Forest Biosphere?”.
Over 640 businesses took part in the ‘Forest We Want’ survey, with the survey data showing broad community support for the Biosphere designation.
Cabinet Member for Climate Emergency, Cllr Chris McFarling said: “I am overjoyed that Council members have voted to approve this”.
“The unique value of the natural environment in the Forest of Dean District is internationally recognised and Biosphere designation is an opportunity to help protect and celebrate it for generations to come.”
“Not only will a Biosphere designation help to protect the Forest of Dean District, it will enable all to learn how best to live with nature, encouraging us to become more resilient, adaptive and self reliant.”
“Being designated as a Biosphere has been shown to increase the brand value of an area as a tourism destination.”
Other designated Biospheres and reports received by the Council indicates that there are benefits to the local economy with a clear return on investment in setting up a biosphere.
With councillors now voting to approve designation, officers and stakeholders will work with the UNESCO Man and the Biosphere (MAB) programme on the next stage of the process.
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