THE REGION
EXPLORING –
Where to go,
What to do
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You and Your Biosphere
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Welcome to The Great Sandy Man and the Biosphere!
A Very Special Place!
A remarkable region, the Great Sandy includes many of Australia’s iconic natural features, internationally recognised as having significant cultural
and conservation value.
Designated in 2009, under UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere programme, the Great Sandy Biosphere builds on the understanding that preserving our natural
resources is integral to addressing the the future impacts of climate change and other global challenges.
Functions of a Biosphere
The Great Sandy Biosphere addresses three complimentary functions:
Conservation –
Promoting and contributing to the conservation of landscapes, habitats, ecosystems and the well being and biodiversity of the species within them.
Development –
Fostering economic and human development that produces income but is socially responsible and ecologically sustainable.
Knowledge and Education –
Advancing the understanding of processes that encourage sustainable development through research, monitoring and education and creating a knowledge
base that adds to a global database of sustainable best practice.
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Click here to download the Great Sandy - Man and the Biosphere Flyer
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Latest News
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1. Welcome to the Great Sandy Biosphere Website. Take the time to learn about the wonders of our region and how you can become involved...
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2. A number of workshops are being conducted throughout the region – to view the list of workshops, please click
here.
3. The Grey Nurse Shark is endangered – click here to find out about efforts being
taken to protect this wonderful creature.
4. Have Your Say! – We are always keen to receive feedback from individuals interested in
issues that effect our region. Take the time to send us your thoughts.
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Events Calendar
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