Synonyms of conservancy

conservancy

noun

kən-ˈsər-vən(t)-sē 

as in preservation

the careful maintaining and protection of something valuable especially in its natural or original state

she's devoted her life to conservancy of the rain forest

Synonyms & Similar Words

• preservation
• conservation
• protection
• maintenance
• defense
• management
• upkeep
• sustentation
• salvation
• saving
• care
• economy
• guardianship
• guarding
• safeguarding
• husbandry
• safekeeping
• keeping

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• waste
• neglect
• ignoring
• destruction
• injury
• damage
• ruin
• dereliction
• squandering
• harm
• hurt

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of conservancy

The site includes more than 1,000 Christmas trees of various sizes and species, but proposals for other compatible agricultural uses are also welcome, according to the conservancy. — Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 5 Aug. 2026

After sampling was complete, the shark was hauled off the beach and disposed of with the help of heavy equipment supplied by the county, conservancy officials said. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 4 Aug. 2026

Following the restoration of one of Pittsburgh's key park landmarks, the city and its parks conservancy were awarded a 2026 Pennsylvania Historic Preservation Award from Preservation Pennsylvania. — Finch Walker, USA Today, 29 July 2026

The conservancy’s board voted 5-0 last month to approve a transfer plan for its portion of the property to the National Park Service. — Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 8 July 2026