ecotourism on Gloucestershire Dailyhttps://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/tags/ecotourism/Recent content in ecotourism on Gloucestershire DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usTue, 26 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000Forest of Dean’s UNESCO Biosphere Bid at Risk Following Council’s Six-Month Consultation Delayhttps://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/forest-of-deans-unesco-biosphere-bid-at-risk-following-councils-six-month-consultation-delay/Tue, 26 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/forest-of-deans-unesco-biosphere-bid-at-risk-following-councils-six-month-consultation-delay/The Forest of Dean’s ambitious bid to achieve UNESCO biosphere reserve status now faces uncertainty after the District Council voted to pause the application process for six months to allow further public consultation. Green Party councillors warn this delay could cause the area to miss the crucial September deadline, potentially jeopardizing its chance to gain international recognition. The council has been pursuing the status since 2019, which would elevate the Forest of Dean alongside globally renowned natural sites like Yellowstone National Park and the Galapagos Islands.