Sundarbans Biosphere Reserve
GPTKB entity
Properties (61)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:Nature_Reserve
|
| gptkbp:area |
10,000 km²
|
| gptkbp:contains |
Mangrove forests
Various bird species Aquatic species Royal_Bengal_tiger_population |
| gptkbp:established |
1989
|
| gptkbp:features |
Cultural significance
Islands Wetlands Unique ecosystem Natural beauty Rich flora and fauna Diverse habitats Cultural landscapes Tidal waterways Rich_biodiversity_hotspots |
| gptkbp:homeTo |
gptkb:Bengal_tiger
Endangered species Various ethnic communities Saltwater crocodile Ganges river dolphin |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Sundarbans Biosphere Reserve
|
| gptkbp:includes |
gptkb:Sundarbans_National_Park
gptkb:Sundarbans_Wildlife_Sanctuary |
| gptkbp:locatedIn |
gptkb:Bangladesh
gptkb:India |
| gptkbp:managedBy |
gptkb:Department_of_Environment_and_Forests,_Bangladesh
gptkb:Forest_Department_of_West_Bengal |
| gptkbp:notableFor |
Carbon sequestration
Community engagement Conservation Cultural heritage Education Flood control Research Wildlife conservation Habitat preservation Climate regulation Environmental education Sustainable tourism Ecotourism Water purification Ecological balance |
| gptkbp:partOf |
gptkb:Ganges_Delta
Sundarbans |
| gptkbp:recognizedBy |
gptkb:UNESCO
Ramsar Convention |
| gptkbp:recognizes |
World Heritage Site
Biosphere_Reserve_by_UNESCO |
| gptkbp:supports |
Agriculture
Biodiversity Sustainable development Conservation efforts Fisheries Traditional practices Tourism industry Livelihoods of local communities |
| gptkbp:threats |
Climate change
Pollution Deforestation |