Wester Ross Biosphere's five year plan gets support from councillors
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The Ross and Cromarty Committee has given its backing to the biosphere’s draft five-year plan.
Committee chairwoman Cllr Fiona Robertson said: “I am delighted to hear about links being created with educational establishments by the Wester Ross Biosphere for research purposes and the exchange of knowledge resulting from this.
“Members are also looking forward to hearing more in the future about the work on creating a cultural and heritage-based database for the area.”
Biosphere Reserve status was awarded to Wester Ross by UNESCO in 2016. The designated area extends from the tip of Knoydart northwards to Achiltibuie and the Summer Isles and inland eastwards to Garve, including the towns of Kyle of Lochalsh, Lochcarron, Gairloch and Ullapool.
Dr Audrey Sinclair, chairwoman of the Wester Ross Biosphere, said: “Wester Ross Biosphere’s mission statement is to provide a framework for residents, organisations and businesses to work together for the sustainable development of the area along with the conservation of its natural heritage.”
Further information on the project is at www.westerrossbiosphere.com
