use of resources in such a manner that they will never be exhausted.

A usage respecting the principles of sustainability, notably the use of the biosphere by present generations while maintaining its potential yield (benefit) for future generations; and/or the non-declining trends of economic growth and development that might be impaired by natural resource depletion and environmental degradation (OECD, 2003: glossa [..]

The use of components of biological diversity in a way and at a rate that does not lead to the long-term decline of biological diversity.