title: Application of the biosphere reserve concept to urban areas: the case of São Paulo City Green Belt Biosphere Reserve, Brazil--São Paulo Forest Institute: a case study for UNESCO.
abstract: This report attempts to bring together contributions from technicians and scientists studying and dealing with the manifold aspects of the São Paulo City Green Belt Biosphere Reserve. It will highlight the understanding by UNESCO of the important role that biosphere reserves can play in the urban setting.
authors.affiliation: São Paulo Forest Institute, Department of the Environment, São Paulo, Brazil.
authors.forename: Rodrigo Antonio Braga
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Moraes Victor
authors.forename: Joaquim de Britto
authors.initials: Jde B
authors.lastname: Costa Neto
authors.forename: Aziz
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Nacib Ab'Saber
authors.forename: Ondalva
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Serrano
authors.forename: Marisa
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Domingos
authors.forename: Bely Clemente Camacho
authors.initials: BC
authors.lastname: Pires
authors.forename: Mauricio
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Amazonas
authors.forename: Mauro Antonio
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Moraes Victor
mesh_terms: D000397:Air Pollution / Q000517:prevention & control; D001938:Brazil; D002958:City Planning / Q000379:methods*; D003247:Conservation of Natural Resources / Q000379:methods*; D017753:Ecosystem; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D014480:United Nations; D014506:Urban Renewal / Q000379:methods*