The Stonehammer Geopark, located in southern New Brunswick, has become the first North American member of the UNESCO –supported Global Geoparks Network (GGN). The announcement was made late Sunday at the 9th Annual European Geoparks Conference in Lesvos, Greece by the GGN Bureau. With the acceptance of the Stonehammer Geopark application, the GGN has 77 members in 24 countries throughout Europe, Asia, South America, Australia, the Middle East and now North America.
“The designation of the Stonehammer Geopark as North America’s first Global Geopark is wonderful recognition of the significant geological heritage of the region, as well as its great potential for sustainable economic development”, said Dr. Godfrey Nowlan, Chair of the Canadian National Committee for Geoparks.
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