Since 2011, NeDa has led the biosphere
reserve. A particular focus in NeDas
own strategy is to contribute to maintain the open landscape. From the very
beginning, NeDa considered this as
strategically important in order to maintain a vibrant and attractive countryside.
The biosphere reserve is also important
in terms of tourism and fishing and can
bring market benefits as the world asks
for sustainable development.
Biosphere reserves are geographically divided into three zones
The biosphere reserve gives NeDa the
status and stability to provide long-term
continuity in its work with the unique
natural and cultural values of the area.
Core area – consists of 20 nature reserves along the river and in Färnebofjärdens
National Park. The core areas are protected by law in order to preserve valuable
natural assets.
Buffer zones - zones surrounding the core areas (100-300 meters).
Transition area – the outer zone is the largest part of a biosphere reserve.
This is where most human activities and development projects for a sustainable
society are carried out. Therefore, the outer zone is important for the economic
and social development of the region.
Biosphere Reserve
River Landscape Nedre Dalälven
should be a model for
sustainable development.
Find us here: Nedre Dalälven
Här finns vi: Kölnavägen
Nedre Dalälven
25
Kölnavägen
25
S-810
21 Gysinge
810 21 Gysinge
E-mail:
[email protected]
E-post: www.nedredalalven.se
[email protected]
Web:
Hemsida:
www.nedredalalven.se
Phone:
+46 (0)291 - 211 80
cooperation for sustainable development
NeDa was formally established in 1986
by the municipalities, organizations and
companies of the area. The aim was to
benefit from the area’s unique natural
and cultural environments and use them
to achieve positive development. Work
on tourism and migration is particularly
important.
BIOSPHERE RESERVE RIVER LANDSCAPE
Nedre Dalälvscollaboration - NeDa
Stuart print, Avesta 2015
BIOSPHERE RESERVE RIVER LANDSCAPE NEDRE DALÄLVEN
The municipalities in the biosphere reserve are Säter, Hedemora, Avesta, Sala,
Heby, Tierp, Älvkarleby and the southern parts of Gävle and Sandviken.
WHY A BIOSPHERE RESERVE IN NEDRE DALÄLVEN?
The municipalities, companies and different
networks in the area have worked together
for a long time to develop and utilize the
area’s unique and significant natural and
cultural values.
DEVELOP
The biosphere reserve shall benefit
those who live and work in the area by
promoting sustainable economic, social
and ecological development.
WHAT IS A BIOSPHERE
RESERVE?
The river with its bays, rapids and delta landscape influences the region. Many historical
sites remind us of early industrialism.
The open cultural landscape have been agricultural land since the early Middle Ages.
• Biosphere reserves are nominated
by governments and designated
by UNESCO.
Kristianstads Vattenrike
Vänerskärgården med Kinnekulle
Blekinge Arkipelag
Östra Vätterbranterna
and Älvlandskapet Nedre Dalälven
What is a biosphere reserve?
Sweden has five biosphere
reserves (2016):
SUPPORT
The Biosphere reserve shall support
research, education and environmental
monitoring that benefit the area.
PRESERVE
The biosphere reserve shall help to
conserve biological and cultural diversity,
ecosystems and landscapes through use.
Biosphere reserves: three objectives
• A biosphere reserve is a
model area for sustainable
development.
The biological northern border, the Limes
Norrlandicus, is more apparent here than elsewhere. The junction between North and South
results in a high diversity of species of plants
and animals. There are more species of
mammals, birds and fish here than in any other
area in Scandinavia.
• Long-term cooperation for sustainable
development has continued in the area
through NeDa since 1986.
• Increases the possibilities to live and
work in the area.
• Preserves the unique river landscape
through use.
“Biosphere - all living things on Earth
and the environment they live in”
• Takes advantage of local interests, knowledge, resourcefulness and dedication.
• Strong international brand that provides
a positive image and raises interest.
• Increases business opportunities for
the tourism and service industries.
• Increases the opportunities for national
and EU funding.
Biological mosquito control
In areas infested with floodwater mosquitoes, mosquito
control is currently essential for people to live and work
in these areas, and also to have visitors come to the area.
The biological control agent BTI is used to reduce larval
amounts of floodwater mosquitoes when needed.
BTI is used worldwide and so far, no negative effects on
other organisms have been observed, provided
professional use. Within the mosquito control program,
an extensive self-monitoring is included to ensure that no
other organisms than mosquito larvae are harmed.
MAN AND THE
BIOSPHERE PROGRAMME
The programme was established by
UNESCO in 1971. Biosphere reserves are
areas where people work together to
improve the relationships between
people and their valuable natural and
cultural environments.
• The Swedish Government joined the
programme in 1986. In 2000, a committee
within the Swedish Research Council was
formed.
• There are almost 700 biosphere
reserves in over 120 countries and the
number is continuously increasing.
Together they form The World Network of
Biosphere Reserves. The network enables
cooperation on sustainable development
through research and monitoring, adapted
to local conditions.
More information at:
www.unesco.org/mab
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A unique area
Why a biosphere reserve in Nedre Dalälven?
BIOSPHERE RESERVES: THREE OBJECTIVES