What is Bio Reserve? Give two Examples.

Answer: Bio reserves are designated places developed to protect the large-scale natural habitat and maintain the natural beauty of a country. The main two examples of bio reserves are-

1) Sundarbans: – which is located in the West Bengal state of India. It is the largest delta and mangrove forest in the world. It was established in 2001. 

2)Nilgiri bio reserve: – it is located in the Tamil Nādu state of India; it is the largest and most protected forest in India. It was established in 1986.

Bio reserves protect natural habitats and protect the human community living there. Besides protection, the bio reserve also provides a place to learn sustainable development to develop the bio reserve local people residing there and all interested authorised persons are involved. The bio reserve is developed where a suitable landscape atmosphere, Variety of birds and animals are present. Activities like fishing, grazing, and hunting are strictly prohibited in bio reserves. 

UNESCO gives the concept of bio reserve; they aim to protect the sites and the ecosystem. In India, the bio reserve is developed by the government. In the world, 257 million people are living in bio reserves. The size of the bio reserve is almost equal to Australia. The structure of the bio reserve includes a core zone, buffer zone, and transition zone. The core zone gives protection to endangered plants and animals. Research, educational activities, training, awareness, and programming are held in the buffer zone. The outermost zone is used for economic purposes. There are 18 bio reserves in India and 727 bio reserves globally.

The main initiative of bio reserves is to conserve the diversity of plants and animals and provide awareness regarding nature and the country’s beauty.