Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region
| Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region | |
|---|---|
Aerial view of Qualicum Beach and the northeastern coast of Vancouver Island | |
| Location | Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada |
| Nearest city | Parksville |
| Coordinates | 49°11′0″N 124°15′0″W / 49.18333°N 124.25000°W |
| Area | 118,592 ha (457.89 sq mi) |
| Designation | UNESCO Biosphere Reserve |
| Designated | 2000 |
| Governing body | Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Foundation (2000–2013) Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region Research Institute (2014–Today) |
| Website | Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region |
Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region (MABR) is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve located on the east coast of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. It was designated in 2000 by UNESCO to protect a large second-growth coast Douglas fir ecosystem in the watersheds of the Little Qualicum and Englishman Rivers from being developed.