The system of natural protected area in the USSR: Biosphere reserves as part of this system

An analysis is provided of the system of natural protected areas in the USSR in respect to the role they play in the field of nature conservation, namely, in preserving model ecosystems and the gene pool of various organisms, reproducing renewable natural resources, maintaining a favourable ecological balance of the biosphere, optimizing the state of the environment, and providing opportunities for mass recreation and environmental education. It is proposed that the preservation of model ecosystems and provision of recreational opportunities for the people are the two spheres where greater use should be made of protected natural areas. Extensions of nature conservation activities to these ends are outlined with specific proposals for implementation indicated. Biosphere reserves in the Soviet Union have the same basic objectives and the same legal status as state reserves. However, within biosphere reserves research is carried out in coordination with a biosphere station operating in larger areas, and the reserves actually constitute the "core" of these stations, in addition, biosphere reserves form part of a national system, as well as the global system of environmental monitoring. Studies being conducted in 140 state reserves throughout the USSR add considerably to the information obtained by biosphere reserves.

Bibliographic Details

Main Authors:	50238 BORODIN, A.M., 79933 ISAKOV, Y., 83984 KRINITSKII, V.V., 1187 UNESCO, París (Francia), 15962 PNUMA, Nairobi (Kenia), 31511 1. International Biosphere Reserve Congress Minsk, Byelorussia (URSS) 26 Set - 2 Oct 1983
Format:	biblioteca
Published:	URSS 1984
Subjects:	CATEGORIAS DE MANEJO, SISTEMA DE AREAS PROTEGIDAS, RESERVA DE LA BIOSFERA, RUSIA,
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