What is a biosphere reserve, and how does it differ from a wilderness area or wildlife preserve?  Conservationists argue that watershed protection and other ecological functions of forests are more...

What is a biosphere reserve, and how does it differ from a wilderness

area or wildlife preserve?

 Conservationists argue that watershed protection and other ecological functions of forests are more economically valuable than timber.

Timber companies argue that continued production supports stable

jobs and local economies. If you were a judge attempting to decide

which group was right, what evidence would you need on both sides?

How would you gather this evidence?