Conservation is the prevention of the wasteful use of a resource. It simply means to efficiently utilise a resource.
NATURAL RESOURCES:
Natural resources are materials or substances occurring in nature which are exploited for economic gains. They are resources that exist without being created by man but are used by man for economic gain or use.
CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES:
Conservation of natural resources is, therefore, the management and efficient utilization of natural resources.
To preserve and conserve our natural resources, the following needs to be done based on the peculiarity of the resources
Forest Reserves
Protect forests from fire.
Stop commercial deforestation, however, practices like selective cutting, clear-cutting and shelterwood cutting are beneficial.
Governments should regulate the commercial use of forest and forest products.
Proper utilization of Forest products like wood, medicines,
Protect forests from unorganized grazing and overgrazing.
Plant more trees. Support afforestation.
Make less use of paper and think before you waste a paper as papers are made from trees.
Print or write on both sides of the paper.
Try recycling of paper.
Fossil Fuel Conservation
Always buy fuel-efficient Automobiles
Make maximum use of public transportation.
Use Air conditioners in the car only when necessary.
Regular maintenance of vehicles.
Avoid rash and aggressive driving.
Practice carpooling and encourage others too.
Transportation of oil should be done through oil pipelines instead of ships as they are the major reason for contaminating the oceans by oil spills.
Minerals Resources Preservation
Efficient and planned utilization of minerals.
Use of minerals in a sustainable manner.
Proper recycling of minerals
Use of alternative renewable substitutes.
Use of improved technology for the optimum utilization of low-grade
Other Ways with which Natural Resources can be conserved includes:
Avoid the use of toxic chemicals.
Stop littering.
Say no to plastic.
Prepare Compost pits at your house.
Reduce the use of processed food.
Recycle as much as you can.
Reduce the consumption of meat or buy meat from local farms.
Proper treatment of household and industrial waste.
Use Eco-friendly building materials to build a new home and suggest others also for the same.
Water Conservation
Turn off the faucet/taps when not in use while brushing, bathing, washing clothes, dishes, etc.
Do not flush chemicals, sprays, medicine, and other toxins as they contaminate groundwater, rivers, lakes, and
Reduce shower time.
Install water-efficient showerheads, toilet flush and other appliances at homes or business.
Reuse Graywater for watering plants and flushing toilets.
Ensure that there is not any leakage.
Practice rainwater harvesting.
Install water treatment plants and seawater desalination plants.
Do not water drylands or during the daytime.
Use water sprinkler for lawns.
Stop dumping of waste and garbage in rivers, lakes, and It is very harmful to the aquatic ecosystem and also for humans.
Take care of beaches and seashores.
Less use of plastics as it gets to mix with water bodies.
Make sustainable and safe seafood choices for the conservation of oceans. Do not demand species that are overexploited.
Practice a Drip irrigation system to avoid excessive evaporation and excessive use of water in irrigation.
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How can we conserve our Natural Resources in Nigeria?
CONSERVATION:
NATURAL RESOURCES:
CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES:
To preserve and conserve our natural resources, the following needs to be done based on the peculiarity of the resources
Forest Reserves
Fossil Fuel Conservation
Minerals Resources Preservation
Other Ways with which Natural Resources can be conserved includes:
Water Conservation