There are 631 biosphere reserves in 119 countries of the world, recorded so far.
There are 631 biosphere reserves in 119 countries of the world, recorded so far.
name some biosphere reserves are there in maharashtra?
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The Indian government has established 15 Biosphere Reserves of India, (categories roughly corresponding to IUCN Category V Protected areas), which protect larger areas of natural habitat (than a National Park or Animal Sanctuary), and often include one or more National Parks and/or preserves, along buffer zones that are open to some economic uses. Protection is granted not only to the flora and fauna of the protected region, but also to the human communities who inhabit these regions, and their ways of life.Seven of the fifteen biosphere reserves are a part of the World Network of Biosphere Reserves, based on the UNESCO Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme list[2].The last three are among the 22 new sites recently added by UNESCO to its World Network of Biosphere Reserves. Their inclusion raises the number of Indian sites on the World list to seven, from a total of 15 Biosphere Reserves across the subcontinent.Recently India has added one more area as bsr namely cold desert of Himachal Pradesh taking the total count to 16.
A biosphere reserve is a protected area that aims to conserve biodiversity while promoting sustainable development. Two examples of biosphere reserves are Yellowstone National Park in the United States and Mont-Saint-Michel in France.
The purpose of making national parks biosphere reserves and wildlife sanctuaries is to protect the flora and fauna and to prevent it from extinction.
biosphere reserves
1.Pakke Kesang Biosphere Reserve (Arunachal Pradesh) 2.Dibru-Saikhowa National Park and Biosphere Reserve (Assam)
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India is home to several biosphere reserves, including the Sundarbans, Nilgiri, Nanda Devi, Pachmarhi, Gulf of Mannar, Similipal, Great Nicobar, Manas, Agasthyamalai, and Khangchendzonga. These reserves are designated to promote conservation, research, and sustainable development of biodiversity. Each reserve is unique, showcasing diverse ecosystems and rich flora and fauna.
Nanda Devi was the first Bio-reserve in India. It was designated one of the 18th January 1988. There are currently 15 Bio- reserves in India. The first biosphere reserve was set up in 1986. It is called the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. It covers 5500 sq. km area which is spread over three states : 1 kerela 2 karnataka 3 Tamil nadu
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