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North Lincolnshire Council will vote on February 2 to endorse a bid for UNESCO Biosphere status for the Humberhead Biosphere, which includes the Isle of Axholme and surrounding areas. The initiative aims to highlight the region's vital peatland for flood management, biodiversity, and carbon storage, following a previous unsuccessful bid for Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty status. If approved, a formal bid will be submitted in September, with results expected in June 2027, requiring an annual financial contribution of £5,000 for the first two years.