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 | | Ranging from deserts to glaciers, these biosphere reserves strive to conserve the natural resources of their respective regions, promote sustainable economic development, encourage long-term scientific study and educate local communities about conservation. |
 | | Within roughly 410 biosphere reserves in over 90 countries, scientists, conservationists, cultural groups, developers, management authorities and local communities all work together to test, refine and implement solutions to this complex issue. |
 | | Collectively, biosphere reserves have become societal models, teaching all of us how to overcome our current problems and live in harmony with the natural world. |
| www.rain.org /pipermail/cinms-advisory-l/2002-October/000457.html (2496 words) |
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