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Biosphere Reserve Großes Walsertal
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The Biosphere Reserve Großes Walsertal (German: Biosphärenpark Großes Walsertal) is a protected nature reserve in the Austrian state of Vorarlberg.[4]
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Location | Großes Walsertal, Vorarlberg (Austria) |
Coordinates | 47.13°N 9.55°E / 47.13; 9.55 |
Area | 19,231 ha[1] |
Visitors | Approx. 180,000 overnight stays per year[2] |
World Heritage site | 2000 (UNESCO)[3] |
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The area of the nature reserve covers 19,231 ha. There are 3,420 inhabitants and around 180 farms (42 % of which are organic). The reserve strives for a sustainable economy and tourism in the region and provides a platform for discussion about society, politics and science. The Biosphere Reserve Großes Walsertal has been a UNESCO biosphere reserve since November 2000.[5]