The UNESCO-Designated Fundy Biosphere Region
The Bay of Fundy and its adjacent landscapes form a unique region in its geological formations, terrestrial and marine ecosystems, and cultural heritage, as well as its variety of rural communities and urban areas. It compares with more than 600 unique landscapes in over 100 countries in the world that have been recognized as World UNESCO biosphere sites.
The Fundy Biosphere Region designation by UNESCO provides not only international recognition for the uniqueness of the Bay of Fundy, its culture and history, but also emphasizes the importance of conservation and sustainability in the region.
The Fundy Biosphere Region includes an area of over 430,000 hectares of the upper Bay of Fundy coast, stretching from St. Martins to the
Tantramar Marsh near Sackville and inland to Moncton.
As a non-profit organization, the Fundy Biosphere Region is a community-based initiative comprised of individuals andrepresentatives of various stakeholder groups, organizations and local communities working to promote the sustainable development of the region by enhancing the research and innovation capacity and by creating a forum for various groups to share information, knowledge and best practices.
Mission
The UNESCO-designated Fundy Biosphere Region contributes in building vibrant and resilient human and environmental communities through conservation and promotion of sustainable development.
Vision
Communities, stakeholders and partners of the UNESCO -designated Fundy Biosphere Region in various sectors have achieved a greater level of sustainability in the region, while conserving the area’s cultural and natural heritage.
Team
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Board of Directors and the executive staff members of the Fundy Biosphere Reserve share the responsibility for the administration and performance of the FBR’s Regional Network. The governance structure is intended to be open and transparent. The Executive Director and the Board of Directors work to maintain effective communications to ensure the success of the FBR’s projects, initiatives and activities.
Mike Carpenter, Chair
Red Rock Adventures
St. Martins
Micha Fardy, Past Chair
Friends of Fundy
Alma
Matthew Killick, Treasurer
Aeterna Zentaris
Moncton
Heather Fraser, Secretary
Explore Nature’s Bounty
Stilesville
Denise Roy
Community Member
Shediac Cape
Edmund Redfield
Community Member
Memramcook
Ron Kelly Spurles
Town of Tantramar
Tantramar
Sébastien Doiron
South East Regional Service Commission
Moncton
Diana Hamilton
Mount Allison University
Tantramar
Janet Clouston
Albert County Historical Society and Museum
Hopewell Cape
Cory Gaudet
Fundy National Park
Alma
Interested in being part of our Board of Directors?
Board Members serve a three-year term and are elected during our Annual General Meeting, which is open to the public. All Board of Directors should first become members of the Fundy Biosphere Reserve.
If you have an interest in taking on an active volunteer role on our Board of Directors,
