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ConservationOverview
Conservation of natural resources is now usually embraced in the broader conception of conserving the earth itself by protecting its capacity for self-renewal.
Particularly complex are the problems of non-renewable resources such as oil and coal (see energy, sources of) and other minerals in great demand. Current thinking also favour the protection of entire ecological regions by the creation of "biosphere reserves."
Examples of such conservation areas include the Great Barrier Reef off Australia and Adirondack State Park in the United States.
The importance of reconciling human use and conservation beyond the boundaries of parks has become another important issue.
The Murray-Darling Basin is Australia’s largest river system. The Basin is made up of multiple river catchments and takes its name from the longest of its rivers – the Murray and the Darling.
The Murray–Darling rivers are unique and critical. They provide water to people, plants, animals and communities.
Healthy rivers are essential to:
keep communities together and thriving.
create a flourishing environment for plants and animals.
support the food and fibre industries that feed and clothe Australians.
The Murray–Darling revival plan is critical. It sets out how we can restore the Basin’s rivers and wetlands while supporting strong regional communities and sustainable food and fibre production.It sets targets for how much water needs to be returned to the rivers to keep them healthy. The Murray-Darling Basin Plan requires 3200 gigalitres (or 3200 billion litres) is returned to the rivers. So far 2100 gigalitres have been returned.More about plan by Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)
Conservation Pillars
A
"Re-usability"
Re-usability of natural resources with “Cradle to cradle" design.
B
"Protection"
protection of natural resources from unwanted use and any damage.
