In-situ Conservation In-situ conservation is on site conservation or the conservation of genetic resources in natural populations of plant or animal species , such as forest genetic resources in natural populations of tree species. It is the process of protecting an endangered plant or animal species in its natural habitat , either by protecting or cleaning up the habitat itself or by defending the species from predators. In India following types of natural habitats are being maintained as protected area

1. National parks
2. Wildlife sanctuaries
3. Biosphere reserves