In this deck, we'll explore conservation, which is the protection of species and natural resources. We'll start with a key idea: sustainability. This means using resources in a way that ensures they will be available for future generations.

For a resource to be sustainable, it must be produced or replenished as quickly as it is used. This way, the resource does not run out. For example, wood from a forest can be a sustainable resource if new trees are planted to replace the ones that are cut down.

Conservation is closely linked to biodiversity. Biodiversity is the term for the number of different species in an area. High biodiversity is a sign of a healthy, resilient ecosystem.

Conserving biodiversity is vital. It reduces the rate of extinction and protects important ecosystem functions, such as the pollination of crops by insects or the decomposition of waste by microbes, which all living things depend on.