Conservation - GCSE Biology Definition

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Conservation is the careful use and protection of natural resources, like plants, animals, and their habitats, to make sure they are available for future generations. In GCSE Biology, conservation focuses on preserving biodiversity, which means having a wide variety of different species living in an area. This is important because all living things depend on each other for food, shelter, and more. By conserving the environment, we help keep ecosystems balanced and healthy. We can conserve nature by creating protected areas, limiting pollution, and using resources wisely, so we don't run out of them.

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