Fens Biosphere proposal could give Downham UNESCO status
"The geography is not just about the Fens itself, but also about the land and communities that have a connection with this, whether through shared identity, economic or environmental links." The group ran a two-month public consultation on the draft geographical boundaries at the start of the year, which could see further parishes in west Norfolk included in the plans to "reflect those links even better." In order to process with the proposal of nominating an area to UNESCO for the Biosphere status it needs to be officially endorsed by all local authorities involved. Mr Nokkert added: "As a...
Source: edp24.co.uk