Sci 275: Definition Of Conservation And Preservation

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Conservation & Preservation SCI/275 Natalie Adams 9/9/2011 Shannon Bigham The two terms conservation and preservation are often confused by many. Most people believe that they have the same meaning, but in actuality they have very different meanings for example, conservation is the process of using our earth’s natural resources in a manner that will prevent depletion and during this process most natural resources such as trees, water, wildlife, and minerals are used to benefit society but are only managed so they are not consumed faster than they can be replaced and preservation is the process of maintaining the earth’s natural resources in its natural state, free of human destruction and during this process, the earth’s natural

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