Explaining biosphere reserves
By: text by Christine Sourd ; translated from French by Barbara Thompson.
Contributors: Unesco.
Publisher: UNESCO
Published: 2004
Place of publication: Paris, France
Language: eng
Number of pages: 39
Subjects: Biosphere reserves; Natural areas; Biodiversity conservation
Work titles: Explique-moi la biosphère.
Description: Biosphere reserves belong to a world network of sites where the conservation of biological diversity is emphasized for the benefit of local communities. From concept to action, this book explains how these protected areas can slow down or halt biodiversity loss.