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[[File:MABR map.jpg|thumb|right|260px|Map of the MABR]]
'''Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region (MABR)''' is a [[UNESCO Biosphere Reserve]] located on the east coast of [[Vancouver Island]] in [[British Columbia]], [[Canada]]. It was designated in 2000 by [[UNESCO]] to protect a large second-growth [[Pseudotsuga menziesii|coast Douglas fir]] ecosystem in the watersheds of the [[Qualicum River|Little Qualicum]] and [[Englishman River]]s from being [[Urbanization|developed]].<ref name=unesco/>
'''Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region (MABR)''' is a [[UNESCO Biosphere Reserve]] located on the east coast of [[Vancouver Island]] in [[British Columbia]], [[Canada]]. It was designated in 2000 by [[UNESCO]] to protect a large second-growth [[Pseudotsuga menziesii|coast Douglas fir]] ecosystem in the watersheds of the [[Qualicum River|Little Qualicum]] and [[Englishman River]]s from being [[Urbanization|developed]].<ref name=unesco/>


==History==
==History==
===Early history===
===Early history===
The watersheds of the Little Qualicum and Englishman Rivers on the eastern slope of [[Mount Arrowsmith]] were once home to a large [[old-growth forest]] dominated by [[Pseudotsuga menziesii|coast Douglas fir]]. The forest was [[clearcut]] in the early 1900s but eventually rebounded as the trees matured. In the mid-1990s, local logging industries pressured the provincial government to permit [[clearcutting]] in the area as the trees neared their harvestable size. Local conservation groups protested additional logging of the recovering forest.
The watersheds of the Little Qualicum and Englishman Rivers on the northeastern slope of [[Mount Arrowsmith]] were once home to a large [[old-growth forest]] dominated by [[Pseudotsuga menziesii|coast Douglas fir]]. The forest was [[clearcut]] in the early 1900s but eventually rebounded as the trees matured. In the mid-1990s, local logging industries pressured the provincial government to permit [[clearcutting]] in the area as the trees neared their harvestable size. Local conservation groups protested additional logging of the recovering forest.<ref name=unesco/>


===Establishment===
===Establishment===
In 2000, [[UNESCO]], in cooperation with local conservation groups and the [[Executive Council of British Columbia|provincial government]], designated the land in these watersheds a [[UNESCO Biosphere Reserve]], protecting the forest from being clearcut.
In 2000, [[UNESCO]], in cooperation with local conservation groups and the [[Executive Council of British Columbia|provincial government]], designated the land in these watersheds a [[UNESCO Biosphere Reserve]], protecting the forest from being clearcut.<ref name=unesco/>


In November 2008, the governing body of [[Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District]] in cooperation with local conservation groups established [[Mount Arrowsmith Massif Regional Park]] within the biosphere reserve to further protecting the forest from being clearcut.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Mount Arrowsmith Regional Park|url=https://www.acrd.bc.ca/mount-arrowsmith-regional-park|access-date=2020-10-10|website=www.acrd.bc.ca}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Santos|first=Stacey|date=2013-08-07|title=Mount Arrowsmith Regional Park|url=https://mountainclubs.org/mount-arrowsmith-regional-park/|access-date=2020-10-10|website=Federation of Mountain Clubs of BC|language=en-US}}</ref>
In November 2008, the governing body of [[Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District]] in cooperation with local conservation groups established [[Mount Arrowsmith Massif Regional Park]] within the biosphere reserve to further protecting the forest from being clearcut.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Mount Arrowsmith Regional Park|url=https://www.acrd.bc.ca/mount-arrowsmith-regional-park|access-date=2020-10-10|website=www.acrd.bc.ca}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Santos|first=Stacey|date=2013-08-07|title=Mount Arrowsmith Regional Park|url=https://mountainclubs.org/mount-arrowsmith-regional-park/|access-date=2020-10-10|website=Federation of Mountain Clubs of BC|language=en-US}}</ref>


===Restructuring===
===Restructuring===
In 2013, members of the Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Foundation voted to dissolve the society and transfer management of the biosphere reserve to [[Vancouver Island University]] (VIU) and the [[Parksville, British Columbia|City of Parksville]].<ref name=MABR history>{{Cite web|title=History|url=http://www.mabr.ca/history|access-date=2020-10-10|website=Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region|language=en-US}}</ref>
In 2013, members of the Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Foundation voted to dissolve the society and transfer management of the biosphere reserve to [[Vancouver Island University]] (VIU) and the [[Parksville, British Columbia|City of Parksville]].<ref name=MABRhistory>{{Cite web|title=History|url=http://www.mabr.ca/history|access-date=2020-10-10|website=Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region|language=en-US}}</ref>


In 2014, VIU established the Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region Research Institute, which is governed by representatives from the [[Qualicum First Nation]], [[Nanoose First Nation|Snaw-naw-as First Nation]], City of Parksville, [[Qualicum Beach|City of Qualicum Beach]], [[Regional District of Nanaimo]], [[British Columbia Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy|BC Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy]], Vancouver Island Conservation Land Management Program, Island Timberlands, TimberWest, and VIU.<ref name=MABR history/>
In 2014, VIU established the Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region Research Institute, which is governed by representatives from the [[Qualicum First Nation]], [[Nanoose First Nation|Snaw-naw-as First Nation]], City of Parksville, [[Qualicum Beach|Town of Qualicum Beach]], [[Regional District of Nanaimo]], [[British Columbia Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy|BC Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy]], Vancouver Island Conservation Land Management Program, Island Timberlands, TimberWest, and VIU.<ref name=MABRhistory/>


==Protected areas==
==Protected areas==
[[File:Mount Arrowsmith massif.jpg|thumb|right|260px|[[Mount Arrowsmith|Mount Arrowsmith massif]], northeast aspect]]
Protected areas located within the biosphere reserve include:
Protected areas located within the biosphere reserve include:<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mabr.ca/amazingplaces|title=Amazing Places}}</ref>
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==See also==
==See also==
*[[Clayoquot Sound Biosphere Reserve]]
*[[Clayoquot Sound Biosphere Reserve]]
*[[Biosphere Reserves of Canada|List of UNESCO Biosphere Reserves in Canada]]


==External links==
==References==
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
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[[Category:Biosphere reserves of Canada]]
[[Category:Biosphere reserves of Canada]]

Revision as of 09:29, 30 April 2024

Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region
Aerial view of Qualicum Beach and the northeastern coast of Vancouver Island
Aerial view of Qualicum Beach and the northeastern coast of Vancouver Island
Map showing the location of Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region
Map showing the location of Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region
Map showing the location of Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region
Map showing the location of Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region
LocationVancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
Nearest cityParksville
Coordinates49°11′0″N 124°15′0″W / 49.18333°N 124.25000°W / 49.18333; -124.25000[1]
Area118,592 ha (457.89 sq mi)
DesignationUNESCO Biosphere Reserve
Designated2000
Governing bodyMount Arrowsmith Biosphere Foundation (2000–2013)
Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region Research Institute (2014–Today)
WebsiteMount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region
Map of the MABR

Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region (MABR) is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve located on the east coast of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. It was designated in 2000 by UNESCO to protect a large second-growth coast Douglas fir ecosystem in the watersheds of the Little Qualicum and Englishman Rivers from being developed.[1]

History

Early history

The watersheds of the Little Qualicum and Englishman Rivers on the northeastern slope of Mount Arrowsmith were once home to a large old-growth forest dominated by coast Douglas fir. The forest was clearcut in the early 1900s but eventually rebounded as the trees matured. In the mid-1990s, local logging industries pressured the provincial government to permit clearcutting in the area as the trees neared their harvestable size. Local conservation groups protested additional logging of the recovering forest.[1]

Establishment

In 2000, UNESCO, in cooperation with local conservation groups and the provincial government, designated the land in these watersheds a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, protecting the forest from being clearcut.[1]

In November 2008, the governing body of Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District in cooperation with local conservation groups established Mount Arrowsmith Massif Regional Park within the biosphere reserve to further protecting the forest from being clearcut.[2][3]

Restructuring

In 2013, members of the Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Foundation voted to dissolve the society and transfer management of the biosphere reserve to Vancouver Island University (VIU) and the City of Parksville.[4]

In 2014, VIU established the Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region Research Institute, which is governed by representatives from the Qualicum First Nation, Snaw-naw-as First Nation, City of Parksville, Town of Qualicum Beach, Regional District of Nanaimo, BC Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy, Vancouver Island Conservation Land Management Program, Island Timberlands, TimberWest, and VIU.[4]

Protected areas

Mount Arrowsmith massif, northeast aspect

Protected areas located within the biosphere reserve include:[5]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Mount Arrowsmith | United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization". www.unesco.org. Retrieved 2020-10-10.
  2. ^ "Mount Arrowsmith Regional Park". www.acrd.bc.ca. Retrieved 2020-10-10.
  3. ^ Santos, Stacey (2013-08-07). "Mount Arrowsmith Regional Park". Federation of Mountain Clubs of BC. Retrieved 2020-10-10.
  4. ^ a b "History". Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region. Retrieved 2020-10-10.
  5. ^ "Amazing Places".
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