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Re: Man and Biosphere
Paula Speraneo,
You didn't mention what the articles said and what your concerns are
but here's my input.
I worked in Washington, D.C. for a joint Smithsonian Institution/Man
and the Biosphere Program. We conducted Wildlands Management
Training in Latin America. The courses were often held in Biosphere
Reserves. I think that the existence of these reserves is important
although many countries don't have the resources to manage them and
they exist on paper only.
I found the bureaucracy to be a real pain but all in all the idea of
setting aside areas is sound. I used to get questions about black
helicopters (never saw one) and UN flags hanging above a county's
flag (while they may fly, I never even saw a UN flag).
I would be happy to provide you with more of my experience with the
program if you would like.
John
John C. Mayne, Ph.D.
SARE Producer Grants Coordinator
Southern Region SARE
1109 Experiment Street
Griffin, GA 30223-1797
Ph: (770) 229-3350
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email: jmayne@gaes.griffin.peachnet.edu