Mornington Peninsula and Western Port Biosphere Reserve
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A Biosphere Reserve is a special type of reserve of land and sea where people live and work. The Biosphere Reserve program has been developed by the United Nations to encourage the use of natural resources in an environmentally and socially sustainable way.
Biosphere Reserves have three main aims:
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to protect and enhance the environment
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to encourage and support economic development that respects the natural environment and social equity, and is financially viable
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to provide logistic support for environmental education, training and research
To find out more about the World Network of Biosphere Reserves visit www.unesco.org/mab
Mornington Peninsula and Western Port Biosphere Reserve
This reserve (one of 12 in Australia) covers all Mornington Peninsula, French Island, parts of Bass Coast and Cardinia Shires, and parts of Casey and Frankston Cities.
It includes national parks and other reserve areas. More importantly, it is unique in that it also includes farms, tourist sites, industries and towns.
Actions are initiated and implemented by community groups, with local and state governments. All of these elect representatives who sit on a Foundation Board.
For more information, visit the Mornington Peninsula and Western Port Biosphere Reserve at www.biosphere.org.au.