Biosphere parks (= biosphere reserves) should be understood above all else as an opportunity offered to society, politics and science, to develop new and lasting forms of human interaction with nature which bring advantages to all (Source: Inspired by diversity).

Biosphere parks give a boost to the kind of development which is good for the people in the valley as well as for nature and the economy (Mag. Birgit Reutz-Hornsteiner).

“Biosphere” means “habitat” and “reserve” could also be taken to mean “preservation”.
(Source: Inspired by diversity)

Biosphere reserves are model sites recognised by UNESCO for investigation into and demonstration of how sustainable development and nature conservation can be harmonised on a regional level. (Source: Inspired by diversity, Prof. Marina Fischer- Kowalski and Ass. Prof. Karl Reiter)