China Biosphere Reserve Network

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China Biosphere Reserve Network (CBRN) is a network established by the Chinese National Committee for UNESCO Man and the Biosphere Programme in 1993. Membership in the CBRN serves as a prerequisite for joining the World Network of Biosphere Reserves (WNBR). At present there are 191 members in the CBRN, including 34 UNESCO Biosphere Reserves.

Note: "China Biosphere Reserve" is a nominal designation granted to the member reserves.

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