Biosphere reserves and the global network of protected areas
The 226 biosphere reserves in 121 countries contain some million ha. Most biosphere reserves have been based upon pre-existing national parks or other types of protected areas, and most are relatively small (less than 25,000 ha). After 10 years of the MAB programme, biosphere reserves have been established in only about half the world's biogeographic provinces. However, the majority of the remaining provinces could be covered by linkage with existing protected areas of various types. Since 82 percent of the existing biosphere reserves are already based upon other protected areas, this opportunity is consistent with past practice. Given that the goals of the biosphere reserve project area closely associated with those of other types of protected areas, present investments by peoples and governments could be further amortized through close integration with the Man and Biosphere Programme. Furthermore, these investments in protected areas, talent and institutions could support sound rural development and show the way for the sustainable society of the future.
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1984
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| Subjects: | RESERVA DE LA BIOSFERA, |
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