When was the Nokrek Biosphere Reserve designated by UNESCO to be included in the World Network of Biosphere Reserves of Man and the Biosphere Program?

When was the Nokrek Biosphere Reserve designated by UNESCO to be included in the World Network of Biosphere Reserves of Man and the Biosphere Program? Correct Answer May, 2009

The correct answer is May 2009.

Important Points

  • Nokrek Biosphere Reserve was designated for inclusion in the World Network of Biosphere Reserve of Man and the Biosphere Programme, UNESCO on 26-05-2009.
  • It is the first Biosphere Reserve in North-East India. It is a part of the World Network of Biosphere Reserves, based on the UNESCO Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme list.
  • Nokrek Biosphere Reserve is a rich gene pool of citrus species, especially the Citrus indica Tanaka and other related cultivars.
  •  It is home to a large population of Hoolock gibbon, the only ape found in India.

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