[3] A biosphere reserve aims to preserve the environment while allowing local communities to be involved in sustainable development.

Habitats present include temperate steppe, rocky outcrops, sand dunes and marshes.

[3] Mongol Daguur's steppe and wetlands territory mainly consists of low mountainous landscapes that support a variety of fauna and flora.

[7] The core zone is designated as a Special Protected Area and is managed for the conservation of the herds of Mongolian gazelle (Procapra gutturosa).

The transition areas are used for sustainable tourism, and for grazing livestock, the culling of wildlife as necessary, forest maintenance, and the gathering of medicinal plants for household use by the pastoral population of about 11,800 residents.