Difference between biosphere reserve and national parks?
Differences between biosphere reserve and national park:
| Biosphere reserve | National park |
|---|---|
| * It is ecosystem-oriented, hitched to the whole ecosystem and includes all life forms. | * It is the habitat for a particular wild animal species. |
| * The average size ranges over 5670 sq km. | * The average size ranges from 0.04 to 3162 sq km. |
| * It is not permissible for tourism. | * It is permissible for tourism. |
| * Research and scientific management present. | * Research and scientific management are absent. |
| * Proper attention is given to gene pools and their conservation. | * So far no attention is given to gene pools and their conservation. |