Natural resource management refers to the sustainable utilization and conservation of natural resources such as land, water, air, minerals, and organisms. Synonyms for natural resource management include environmental management, ecological management, sustainable resource management, and conservation management. These terms all emphasize the need to balance the utilization of natural resources with their long-term preservation for future generations. Other related terms include resource stewardship, which emphasizes responsible and equitable distribution of resources, and ecosystem management, which focuses on managing natural systems as a whole rather than individual resources. Regardless of the terminology used, the goal of natural resource management is to promote sustainability, biodiversity, and resilience in natural systems for the benefit of both people and the planet.