Synopsis Biodiversity is the source for much of our natural resources, it is incumbent upon us to make good use of it and give enough attention to the way it is implicated in the matter of environmental conservation. This book, one in the series of books on environmental issues, covers the topic of sustainable use of biodiversity. It brings within its purview matters which are central to sustainable biodiversity use, pertaining particularly to the principles, concepts and practices of biodiversity conservation, and the factors which play out in this regard. Written as an introductory manual, it gives great practical insight into the subject, considering especially the fact that it brings within attention numerous case studies and practices, delineating issues at the core of the matter.