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SWEDISH ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REPORT 6563 The process of creating Biosphere Reserves Mount Kinnekulle Biosphere Reserve. Visitors from India, South Africa and Finland were also received. During the candidature process attention was given to the Biosphere work in the local press and on radio at regular intervals. During 2009, Eastern Slopes Of Lake Vättern was nominated to “Årets initiative” (Initiative of the Year) at the annual Jönköping’s Gala. As well as the zoning, the working group produced additional thematic and geographical classifications for the proposed Biosphere Reserve. To facilitate prioritising and clarify communication within the Reserve, the work was divided in the Eastern Slopes Of Lake Vättern into six theme questions 5 and six theme landscapes 6 . Similarly in the development plan, it was highlighted in the application that work with different themes was flexible i.e. that new themes may be added and/or removed. The overall desire was that the work would be characterised by local collaboration and that it would be focused on both conservation and development work. The ambition is that in the long term the demonstration project for the current themes, research and educational programmes will be linked to different projects and focuses. At the end of 2010 the Biosphere application was completed and sent out for wide consultation. A large number of people contributed with commentaries on the application and the referral went to 100 addresses, of which 30 – 40 responses were received. Most of the responses were very positive toward the creating of a Biosphere Reserve. The national referral however emphasised the lack of research involvement. During 2011 the referral was reworked and the application sent to UNESCO. After the application was sent, the stakeholders in Eastern Slopes Of Lake Vättern took part in the Euro MAB meeting in Lake Vänern Archipelago and Mount Kinnekulle and were co-organisers in a research workshop on eco-system services at Jönköping University. The working group has also had on-going dialogue meetings with different wind power stakeholders as well as adopting a vision, mission statement and value system for the future Biosphere Reserve. In the area, work is also started to set up information boards in the demonstration areas, and a new website is launched. During the candidature process, a feasibility study is also initiated for investigating the possibilities of establishing a Biosphere Centre in the area, where Biosphere Reserve’s three functions 7 can be housed and be presented within a building. “The vision is that the facility will show how conservation and development go hand in hand, emerging from local traditions” (Östra Vätterbranterna, 2011). In the build- 5 The current themes are; i)The Eastern Slopes Of Lake Vättern brand ii) Small scale wood processing and provision iii) Tourism iv) Local produce v)Renewable energy vi) Landscape history and ecology. 6 The current theme landscapes are; i)Grazing lands ii) Valuable trees in farming countryside iii) Forest and scarp environments iv) Water in the landscape v) Countryside close to towns vi) County and smallholding landscape. 7 The three functions are to: 1) contribute to the conservation of biological diversity (genes, species, ecosystem, landscape), 2) promote economic development and social development that is ecologically and socially sustainable, 3) support by facilitating for example, research, education and internship. 47
SWEDISH ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REPORT 6563 The process of creating Biosphere Reserves ing, exhibitions, indoor markets for local produce, tourism and experiences can be offered together with the Biosphere Office. The idea is that the building will also function as a meeting place for people in the district and as an enlightened example of the Biosphere Reserve’s objectives and way of working. (Östra Vätterbranterna, 2011). View over Lake Landsjön and Visingsö Island. Photograph: Erik Sollander 3.5.3 Future organisational arrangements and financing Eastern Slopes Of Lake Vättern has an ambition in the long term to develop into a local/regional popular movement, and for this purpose proposes formation of a non-profit making organisation. It is proposed that the organisation in its turn is made up of a reference group, a working group, an Executive Committee (similar to the project organisations for Biosphere candidature), as well as a Board of Directors. The Board members are chosen from among the organisation’s membership and will have the task of awakening the organisation’s interest and mirroring the composition of the working group. The working group, with representatives from the organisation’s membership, will meet regularly to discuss Biosphere Reserve affairs. The Executive Committee, which will be linked to a Biosphere Office, will function as a liaison with the included organisations. The Executive Committee’s primary function will be to propel the work forward at local and international levels through different projects associated with Eastern Slopes Of Lake Vättern’s vision and goal, as well as to the priorities of the proposed Biosphere Reserve. The reference group should function as a sounding board and idea giver to the Biosphere work, and also as ambassadors for Eastern Slopes Of Lake Vättern. The thinking is 48
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