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In General


Biosphere Parks in General

Biosphere parks are regions that are evaluated using international criteria and then certified in the framework of the UNESCO programme, „Man and Biosphere“.

The UNESCO Biosphere park programme is a comprehensive concept for well balanced development in a region.  It can be depicted as a protection and development instrument, because it combines protection and utilization by man. Worldwide there are over 500 Biosphere parks in more than 100 countries.  The Great Walser Valley has belonged to the international network of Biosphere parks since November, 2000. Our Motto is: „Living in harmony with nature - utilizing nature without harming it.

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Man and Biosphere

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Functions and Elements

Since the international UNESCO conference in Seville in March, 1995, concerning Biosphere reserves, Biosphere parks must fulfil 3 main functions

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Zoning of the Reserve

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Legal Basis

There is no international UNESCO Biosphere park law.

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