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- What is a Biosphere Reserve?
These nature preserves balance biological and cultural diversity with economic development.
Overview - These nature preserves balance biological and cultural diversity with economic development. There are 368 biosphere reserves worldwide. The 47 in the U.S. include Yellowstone and Everglades national parks and the Mojave Desert.
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