To express what happens or will happen if certain conditions are met.
Use the preterit or future indicative in the main clause and the present indicative in the if-clause
(If we continue to cut down trees, the forest will disappear.)
IF
Si
To express a condition that is unlikely or contrary to fact
Use the imperfect subjunctive in the if-clause and use the conditional in the main clause. (If they invested more money in the airport, air traffic could improve.)