It is an area specially protected for its natural value. They can be maritime or terrestrial areas or a combination of both and the purpose of their sole protection is the preservation of their natural environment, that is, the diversity of species (flora and fauna), as well as the ecosystems of these areas.
The general idea of biological reserves is due to a very specific reason: the virgin areas of the planet have been drastically reduced and must be preserved, since it is a natural heritage of humanity.
A biological reserve, based on the previous definitions, is a protected area maintained in good conservation conditions due to its relevance to flora, fauna or the ecosystem in general. The human being is in charge of managing the conservation of the environment and minimizing the impact of human activity.
Experts claim that Sri Lanka was the first nation to have such a reservation, when in the 3rd century BC. The king ordered to protect the fauna around Minhintale. In even more remote times, certain forests and mountains are believed to have been protected by religious beliefs.
It can also be said; UK national reserves or by non-profit organizations or research institutions from different countries regardless of governments. They are divided into different categories according to the degree of protection granted by local laws. In Ecuador there are many ecological reserves since it is one of the countries the example of the mega diversity of one of the ecological reserves is the Yasuní ITT
