The Contribution of Scientists to the Research in Biosphere Reserves in Slovakia

This review is aimed at summarizing the current state of knowledge biosphere reserves (BRs) in Slovakia and assessment research activities undertaken there how they contribute to mission fulfillment goals designation process World Network BRs. We based our methodological approach on literature studies found scientific database Web Science through keyword searches. The 121 were characterized by subject, BR function examined, contribution development which particular aspect BR. Most focused biodiversity protection, management BR, land use changes, scenario modeling. strengths are a long history continuity research, close cooperation with some scientists institutions, case included international projects, existing examples participatory studies, wide range topics. An important that provided long-term monitoring sites. transboundary BRs involved developing collaborations within summarized results gave scientist’s perception SWOT analysis, including recommendations for further form discussion opportunities threats.