5.1.1 North Devon: Site description
The core of the North Devon Biosphere Reserve is the Braunton Burrows dune system. The marine area of the North Devon Biosphere Reserve extends over 1500 km² of primarily sedimentary habitats and includes the Lundy Island Marine Nature Reserve, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Sites of Special Scientific Interest.
Tourism is a very important source of income for the local community, and fishing contributes to both the economy and the cultural heritage of the area.
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