The three main functions of the biosphere reserve are[6] Temperate grassland has the greatest problems of conservation and to a lesser degree of protection on a global scale.

[3] The biosphere reserve has a great potential of economic development, based on the vision of responsible use and sustainable of resources existing in the territory.

In this sense, already been implementing a series of projects within the area with the aim of developing the potential of income generation to the local population.

[1] The socio-cultural development of the Reserves is driven by the local gaucho traditions; all of this movement isassociated with tourism and the revitalization of typical festivals where it promotes the enhancement of the status and image of Rio Grande do Sul.

The development of techniques for sustainable use of natural pastures and the breeding of sheep and cattle in the same serve as a model for the conservation of the characteristics of the biome pampa.

The research and surveillance programmes of the last 15 years are focused in the core area and are of different kinds: biological, social, and economic.

These processes of research are to generate greater knowledge about the environment as well as those related to the conservation of these resources.The revitalization of green areas, public and close to the city of Rivera, such as the Park, Great Britain, and Saw Sauzal also contribute to the environmental education of citizens.