A third attempt is underway to get international recognition for a large section of boreal forest along the Manitoba-Ontario boundary. The two provinces have spent millions of dollars over the last 13 years in hopes of getting the area known as Pimachiowin Aki named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The remote area is touted as a pristine section of boreal forest where indigenous inhabitants have maintained strong ties to the land. UNESCO already recognizes more than one-thousand spots around the globe as World Heritage Sites, and Jones says the designation can boost tourism and awareness. The UNESCO bid was dealt a setback last year when one of the five First Nation communities involved in the project pulled out.

Source: CBC News January 29, 2017 13:53 UTC