This document discusses the importance of effective resource management. It begins by defining resources as raw materials used by society, including matter and energy. It then outlines several types of natural resources such as biotic and abiotic, and renewable and non-renewable. The document emphasizes that resource management involves planning, scheduling, forecasting and optimizing the entire lifecycle of resources for successful project delivery. It also stresses the importance of allocating resources effectively to plan, prepare and schedule project implementation. Finally, it provides examples of methods for managing specific natural resources like forests, fisheries, wildlife and the environment overall.