ABR gets UNESCO status

Q.  Which biosphere reserve spanning two states of TN and Kerala is among 7 added to the UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves?
- Published on 29 Mar 16

a. Agasthiarmalai Biosphere Reserve
b. Peppara Sanctuary
c. Neyyar Sanctuary
d. None of the above

ANSWER: Agasthiarmalai Biosphere Reserve
 
Agasthiarmalai Biosphere Reserve spanning the states of TN and Kerala is among 7 reserves added to the list in this year. This is a recognition of the conservation measures taken up. ABR is now among the reserves added to the UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves this year.

About the reserve
  • It has 4 wildlife sanctuaries and one tiger reserve
  • It has 2250 plant species
  • In TN, the reserve spans 1672 square km while it is 1828 square km in Kerala

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