Question

What are the different zones allotted in a biosphere reserve and their significance?

Answer 1

three zones ; core , buffer and transition . TO carry out the complementary activities of biodiversity conservation and sustainable use of natural resources , biosphere are traditionally organized into three interrelated zones , known as the core area , the buffer zone, and a transition zone or area of cooperation....


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Answer 2

Answer:

A biosphere reserve is divided into three zones: Core, buffer and manipulation.

(i) Core Zone:

In core or natural zone human activity is not allowed. This area is legally protected and undisturbed ecosystem.

(ii) Buffer zone:

The immediate surrounding area of core zone is buffer zone. Here limited human activities live like research, education and research strategy is permitted.

(iii) Manipulation zone:

Manipulation or transition zone is the outermost or peripheral area of biosphere reserve. With the cooperation of reserve management and local people several human activities like settlements, cropping, recreation, and forestry are carried out without disturbing the environment. Buffer zone has different parts like forestry, agriculture, tourism and restoration regions. Through the restoration activities selected degraded area called restoration region is restored to natural form.

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