biosphere reserve
das Biosphärenreservat, die Biosphärenreservate
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biosphere reserve
A legally protected area where characteristic landscapes and habitats are preserved, while sustainable ways of working and living are researched and developed. Many biosphere reserves are recognized by UNESCO as part of its Man and the Biosphere Programme.
Das Biosphärenreservat schützt die seltenen Tier- und Pflanzenarten der Region.
The biosphere reserve protects the region's rare animal and plant species.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Biosphärenreservate |
| genitive | des Biosphärenreservats |
| singular | plural | |
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| nominative | das Biosphärenreservat | die Biosphärenreservate |
| accusative | das Biosphärenreservat | die Biosphärenreservate |
| dative | dem Biosphärenreservat | den Biosphärenreservaten |
| genitive | des Biosphärenreservats des Biosphärenreservates | der Biosphärenreservate |
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'Biosphärenreservat' (biosphere reserve) is made up of 'Biosphäre' (biosphere) and 'Reservat' (reserve). Here, 'Reservat' refers to a protected area, while 'Biosphäre' refers to the environment in which humans, animals, and plants live.
Das Biosphärenreservat verbindet Naturschutz mit nachhaltiger Landwirtschaft.
The biosphere reserve combines nature conservation with sustainable agriculture.
The word is mainly used in texts about nature conservation, spatial planning, and environmental policy. These often discuss recognition by UNESCO or sustainable development in the region.
Die UNESCO hat das Biosphärenreservat wegen seiner besonderen Kulturlandschaft anerkannt.
UNESCO has recognized the biosphere reserve for its distinctive cultural landscape.
Typical collocations are 'ein Biosphärenreservat ausweisen' (to designate a biosphere reserve), 'ein Biosphärenreservat anerkennen' (to recognize a biosphere reserve), and 'ein Biosphärenreservat schützen' (to protect a biosphere reserve). The preposition 'in' (in) is also frequently used when describing activities within the area.
Im Biosphärenreservat werden neue Konzepte für nachhaltigen Tourismus entwickelt.
New approaches to sustainable tourism are being developed in the biosphere reserve.
