Golden Gate Biosphere Reserve, UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in North-Central California, United States
The Golden Gate Biosphere Reserve contains marine environments, coastal regions, urban spaces, evergreen forests, oak woodlands, and serpentine grasslands across multiple counties.
UNESCO designated this area as a Biosphere Reserve in 1988 through the Man and the Biosphere Programme to protect its ecological and scientific value.
Local communities and organizations collaborate on environmental education programs, scientific research initiatives, and sustainable development projects throughout the reserve.
Visitors can access the reserve through multiple entry points in Sonoma, Marin, San Francisco, and San Mateo Counties, with the main office located in Point Reyes Station.
This reserve represents the only location in the United States where urban development, marine ecosystems, and terrestrial landscapes interconnect within a UNESCO designation.
Location: California
GPS coordinates: 37.50000,-122.00000
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:12
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