Unesco Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark
Geoparks are areas of exceptional geological significance.
Unesco marble arch caves global geopark. Ranging from rugged uplands lakes and forests through to gently rolling drumlins the landscapes of the geopark represent a complex earth history dating back as far as 895 million years ago. Unesco global geoparks are single unified geographical areas where sites and landscapes of international geological significance are managed with a holistic concept of protection education and sustainable development. Established across nearly 20 000 hectares of public land in counties fermanagh northern ireland and cavan republic of ireland marble arch caves unesco global geopark was the first cross border geopark in the world and is dedicated to telling our planet s story through its unique natural cultural and geological heritage. Following yesterday s announcement the marble arch caves global geopark is now one of 120 unesco global geoparks across the world.
The unesco global geoparks programme is the first to be created by unesco since its introduction of world heritage sites in 1972. The marble arch caves global geopark contains some of the finest landscapes in the north of ireland. Following yesterday s announcement the marble arch caves global geopark is now one of 120 unesco global geoparks across the world. The marble arch caves visitor centre is a venue for walking events activities and educational programmes providing the opportunity to explore the.
Formerly one of the smaller geoparks within the global geopark network a significant expansion into west fermanagh and a subsequent expansion across the border with the republic of ireland into west cavan has meant that the. Ranging from rugged uplands lakes and forests through to gently rolling drumlins the landscapes of the geopark represent a complex earth history dating back as far as 650 million years ago. Explore the surroundings of the marble arch caves set within an area of special scientific interest special area of conservation and in the heart of the marble arch caves unesco global geopark. The unesco global geoparks programme is the first to be created by unesco since its introduction of world heritage sites in 1972.
The marble arch caves unesco global geopark is the world s first unesco global geopark crossing an international border.