Roztochia Biosphere Reserve

The Roztochia Biosphere Reserve (Ukrainian: Розточчя, Roztochia or Roztochya) (established 2011) is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in Ukraine. Roztochia has a total size of 74,800 hectares (289 sq mi) with its main economic activities including agriculture, stock-breeding and fish farming. The site is located on the north-western edge of the Podillya Upland, 20 kilometres (12 mi) from the city of Lviv, with an area of 30,000 hectares (120 sq mi). The site attracts visitors to its sanatoria and there are plans for developing business and tourism. There is on-going and planned cooperation with Poland in the Roztochia region.[1]

Roztochia Biosphere Reserve
Nearest cityLviv, Ukraine
Coordinates50°1′0″N 23°37′0″E
Area30,000 hectares (120 sq mi)
Established2011

References
  1. "UNESCO - MAB Biosphere Reserves: Roztochia Biosphere Reserve". Retrieved 3 September 2018.

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