In 2009 the Great Sandy region was designated a Man and the Biosphere Reserve by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO). This status is an international recognition that we live in a very special place. Click here for details of the announcement.

 

The Great Sandy Strait and adjoining hinterland has outstanding biodiversity values.  The region is one of the most diverse in Australia, spanning a sub-tropical to temperate 'transition' zone, and contains representative species from both climates, including some that are unique to the region.

 

Obtaining Biosphere status gives recognition of these values at the international level, and also creates an opportunity for international biodiversity investment. 

 

BMRG is the parent organisation and sole patron of the Great Sandy Biosphere program having administered the nomination process and is currently the sole provider of funding for  activities that progress the Great Sandy – Man & the Biosphere and its aims.