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Biosphere in the Bay

Originally suggested in 2020 but postponed due to Covid-19, ambitions for a Biosphere in the Bay project were announced by the Isle of Wight Council in January 2022.

Cllr Jonathan Bacon, cabinet member for the environment and heritage, said,

“The vision for the Biosphere in the Bay project includes making the Culver Parade area more attractive to visitors interested in the area’s unique landscape, wildlife and history; attracting a greater share of the increasing eco-tourism sector.”

The massive project will stretch from Culver Down to Ventnor.

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‘Biosphere in the Bay’ project will stretch from Culver to Ventnor

Cllr Bacon said the vision for the Biosphere in the Bay project "includes making the Culver Parade area more attractive to visitors interested in the area’s unique landscape, wildlife and history; attracting a greater share of the increasing eco-tourism sector"

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