Beni Biological Station Biosphere Reserve

Beni Biological Station and Biosphere Reserve
Reserva de Biosfera y Estación Biológica del Beni
IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources)
Yellow-spotted river turtle
Map of Bolivia
LocationBeni Department, Bolivia
Coordinates14°38′13″S 66°17′06″W / 14.637°S 66.285°W / -14.637; -66.285
Area1,350 km2 (520 mi2)
Established1982
Governing bodyServicio Nacional de Áreas Protegidas (SERNAP)

Beni Biological Station and Biosphere Reserve (Reserva de Biosfera y Estación Biológica del Beni) is a protected area in Bolivia located in the Beni Department, in the José Ballivián Province and Yacuma Province. Early financing for management activities in the reserve was linked to the 1987 debt-for-nature swap arranged with Conservation International Bolivia.

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