Although the term Geoparks does not have a specific legal status, the important monuments and sites within a Geopark must be protected in every case, under local, regional or national legislation.

UNESCO: Global Geoparks Network

But NBNK, as the new kid on the block, does not have advanced status and might not get it for years: it would have standard status.

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