Beaver Hills, Biosphere reserve in central Alberta, Canada
The Beaver Hills region spans 1,572 square kilometers across five counties, featuring glacial moraines and numerous small lakes in central Alberta.
The region received UNESCO Biosphere Reserve designation in March 2016, marking a milestone in the protection of its natural resources and ecological systems.
The area lies within Treaty 6 territory, serving as a traditional gathering place for Plains Cree, Métis, Blackfoot, Saulteaux, and Nakoda Sioux peoples.
The reserve maintains multiple educational programs and research initiatives focused on sustainable development and environmental conservation throughout the year.
The landscape contains dry mixedwood boreal forest and aspen parkland, supporting both boreal animals like moose and grassland species such as mule deer.
Location: Alberta
Inception: March 19, 2016
GPS coordinates: 53.46667,-112.96667
Latest update: March 18, 2025 08:50
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