Environmental conservation refers to the protection, preservation, and sustainable management of natural resources such as forests, wildlife, water, soil, and air. It aims to maintain ecological balance and ensure that resources are available for future generations. Conservation is important because human activities like deforestation, industrialization, and pollution have severely degraded ecosystems. Healthy ecosystems provide essential services such as clean air and water, climate regulation, food security, and biodiversity. Without conservation, natural resources may be exhausted, leading to environmental crises, economic losses, and threats to human survival.