Conservation is about preserving the natural environment on Earth, including air, soil, plants, animals and other forms of life. The goal is to protect these resources for future generations. Conservation efforts are often focused on protecting endangered species, and improving their chances of survival in the wild. Conservationists are generally concerned with avoiding ecological loss and are often tolerant of temporary harm to nature (as long as it isn’t causing permanent damage).
While most people can’t contribute as much to the field as a professional conservationist, they can still help conserve and maintain our natural world. Examples include recycling paper, plastic and glass, and helping to limit pollution from factories and cars. Governments can also create laws to protect the environment and set aside land as national parks, which are protected habitats for wildlife and plant species.
The work of Conservation can be quite challenging, as many of the things that we try to preserve are living in a constantly changing world. This makes them very difficult to understand and predict, and often we are unable to achieve our goals completely.
Despite these challenges, the work of Conservation is rewarding and fulfilling for those who do it. Conservationists usually specialize in a particular kind of material or area and become experts in it. They may work in a variety of settings like cultural institutions, research labs and private practices, and they adhere to strict ethical practices that ensure the preservation of their subject’s cultural heritage.