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15.8.4. Functions of Biosphere Reserves


Conservation


To ensure the conservation of landscapes, ecosystems, species and genetic variations.


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 knowledge generated by research through site specific training and education; and


Development of community spirit in the management of natural resources.