State the functions served by biosphere reserves
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Answer:
Explanation:
Mainly there are 3 functions served by biosphere reserves.
1. Conservation
2. Development
3. Logistics support
Now, let us defining each of them...
Conservation:- To ensure the conservation of landscapes, ecosystems, species and genetic variaties.
To encourage the traditional resource use systems.
To understand the patterns and processes of functioning of ecosystems.
To monitor the natural and human - caused changes on spatial and temporal scales.
Development :- To promote, at the local level, economic development which is culturally, socially and ecologically sustainable.
To develop the strategies leading to improvement and management of natural resources.
Logistics support :- To provide support for research, monitoring, education and information exchange related to local, national and global issues of conservation and development.
Sharing of know generated by research through site specific training and education.
Development of community spirit in the management of natural resources.