What do you mean by conservation of forest?

Conservation of forests refers to the management and responsible use of forest resources with the goals of preserving their ecological integrity, biological diversity, productivity, regeneration capacity, and cultural and recreational values, while promoting sustainable exploitation that does not lead to degradation or loss of these critical ecosystems. This involves a set of practices and actions aimed at safeguarding forest habitats, preventing deforestation, protecting biodiversity, enhancing ecosystem services, ensuring sustained yield of forest products, and integrating social and economic considerations into forest management. Forest conservation strategies recognize the multiple values of forests and strive to balance ecological conservation with social and economic needs to achieve long-term environmental, social, and economic sustainability.