What is Conservation movement?
[[File:Hopetoun falls.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Much attention has been given to preserving the natural characteristics of [[Hopetoun Falls]], [[Australia]], while allowing ample access for visitors.]] The '''conservation movement''', also known as '''nature conservation''', is a political, environmental and a [[social movement]] that seeks to protect [[natural resource]]s including [[animal]] and plant species as well as their habitat for the future. The early conservation movement included [[fisheries]] and [[wildlife management]], water, [[soil]] conservation and [[sustainable forestry]]. The contemporary conservation movement has broadened from the early movement's emphasis on use of sustainable yield of natural resources and preservation of [[wilderness]] areas to include [[conservation biology]] and preservation of [[biodiversity]]. ==Other websites== * [http://www.teara.govt.nz/TheBush/Conservation/ConservationAHistory/en A history of conservation in New Zealand] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080830075158/http://www.teara.govt.nz/TheBush/Conservation/ConservationAHistory/en |date=2008-08-30 }} * [http://nfb.ca/film/For_Future_Generations/ ''For Future Generations'', a Canadian documentary on conservation and national parks] [[Category:Conservation|*]] [[Category:Social movements]] {{geo-stub}}