How is bio reserve different from wildlife sanctuary?

Question

How is bio reserve different from wildlife sanctuary?

Answer 1

A nature reserve or biological reserve is a protected area of importance for wildlife, flora, fauna or features of geological or other special interest, which is reserved and managed for conservation and to provide special opportunities for study or research. It may be funded by a government or by private landowners, such as charities and research institutions.

An animal/wildlife sanctuary is a facility where animals are brought to live and be protected for the rest of their lives. Unlike animal shelters, sanctuaries do not seek to place animals with individuals or groups, instead maintaining each animal until its natural death.

Answer 2

Biological Reserves are designed to deal with one of the most important questions the world faces today: How can we reconcile conservation of biological diversity and biological resources with their sustainable use? To answer your question, I believe the difference lies in management: a bioreserve involves natural and social scientists, conservation and development groups, management authorities and local communities – all working together.  The concept was initiated by UNESCO’s “Man and the Biosphere Program” in 1974.  The Biosphere Reserves are under national sovereign jurisdiction, yet share their experience and ideas nationally, regionally and internationally within the World Network of Biosphere Reserves. There are 529 sites worldwide in 105 countries.

A wildlife sanctuary is basically a place of refuge.