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Striking Balance

Join us on a journey across Canada as we look at our nation's breathtaking biosphere reserves in this eight-part cinematic documentary series. We'll explore some of the amazing places that make up our 18 UNESCO-designated biosphere reserves and what makes them special, from geological, ecological, historical and cultural perspectives. Nearly two million people live in these reserves, and we'll meet the passionate residents on a quest to find a balance between economic prosperity and environmental protection. We'll also investigate the reserves as living laboratories by joining academics, citizen scientists and indigenous knowledge-keepers in their research to create a more sustainable future for both Canadians and the environments in which we live.

2016 2 seasons · 17 episodes Returning Series

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First aired
Seasons
2
Episodes
17
Status
Returning Series

Latest aired episode

S2 E9

Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve

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Under siege from invasive species, the people of the Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve innovate new ways to hold back, eradicate, and even eat the invaders.

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2 season entries
  • Season 2

    9 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Season 1

    8 episodes

    First episode aired

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