Conservation
Definition: The protection, management and restoration of species, habitats and ecosystems so that they can persist into the future.
More about conservation
Conservation includes protecting areas, restoring damaged habitats, managing wildlife populations and reducing threats such as pollution and overexploitation. Each Biosphere habitat guide includes a conservation section.
Also called: Biological conservation
Read more
- Five Species Fighting Their Way Back From the Brink
- The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
- Understanding IUCN Red List Categories