Waterton Biosphere Reserve
 | This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. (December 2022) |
| Waterton Biosphere Reserve | |
|---|---|
 Upper Blakiston Falls | |
| Location | Southwestern Alberta, Canada |
| Coordinates | 49°45′05″N 113°49′03″W / 49.75139°N 113.81750°W |
| Area | 66,761 hectares (257.77 sq mi) |
| Established | 1979 |
| Governing body | Waterton Lakes National Park, Waterton Biosphere Association. |
Waterton Biosphere Reserve (established 1979) is a
Ecological characteristics
The steep environmental gradients from the Continental Divide to the prairies have created an unusually rich mosaic of habitats with their associated flora and fauna.[1]
The biosphere reserve covers prairie
Prairie grasslands including
Socio-economic characteristics
As of 1996[update], Waterton had a permanent population of 279 people and a seasonal population of about 2,250 during the peak summer season. Major source of income is tourism which mainly takes place in the buffer zone. Agriculture, especially livestock raising and sustainable forest use within the
The biosphere reserve organizes or helps co-sponsor public seminars or forums on matters that attract local community interest or concerns and also arranges outings for students.[1]
Area
The reserve's surface area (terrestrial and marine) is 66,761 hectares (257.77 sq mi). The core area is 46,285 hectares (178.71 sq mi), surrounded by buffer zone(s) of 6,312 hectares (24.37 sq mi) and transition area(s) of 14,164 hectares (54.69 sq mi).[1]
See also
Sources
This article incorporates text from a free content work. (license statement/permission). Text taken from UNESCO - MAB Biosphere Reserves Directory, UNESCO, UNESCO.