Definition of conservancynext
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

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Recent Examples of conservancy According to the lawsuit, Lindemann agreed to remove the sculpture by August 31, 2025, after a meeting with conservancy officials in May. — Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 4 Sep. 2026 In 1928, two mule deer were brought to Catalina, then eight more were brought to the island two years later under a permit issued by the State Division of Fish and Game, according to the conservancy's Island Restoration Scientific Assessment. — Noe Padilla, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026 The conservancy helps care for the park's 131 acres through maintenance, restoration, ecological work and other improvement projects. — Jamal Goss, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026 Proceeds from the weekendlong event help the conservancy continue expanding its programs and investments throughout Grant Park. — Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for conservancy
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Noun
  • Supporters pointed to the environmental impact report, which found that those problems could be mitigated and resulted in the habitat preservation included in the proposal.
    — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Connecting the exhibition to broader social concerns, Gong also believed that the Le19M method can inspire the preservation of local craft, often put on a pedestal devoid of meaning.
    — Denni Hu, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026
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  • The backstory Inkaterra has built a reputation for eco-conscious stays in the Sacred Valley and the Amazon, with revenue from guest stays contributing to the conservation of Peruvian flora and fauna.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • In 2026, that work earned her the Whitley Gold Award, one of conservation’s most prestigious honors.
    — Ashleigh Nghiem, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026

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“Conservancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conservancy. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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