(i) A bio reserve is a scheme or programme for the protection and conservation of the great biological diversity of our land.
(ii) It preserves wild land, flora and fauna in their natural forms.
(iii) Its surrounding zone is utilised for research and experimentation in
developing forests and other products.
Examples:
(i) Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve set up at the bi-junction of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala.
(ii) Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve set up in UR the first one in Himalayas.