conservation

con·ser·va·tion | \ ˌkän(t)-sər-ˈvā-shən

Definition of conservation

1 : a careful preservation and protection of something especially : planned management of a natural resource to prevent exploitation, destruction, or neglect water conservation wildlife conservation

2 : the preservation of a physical quantity during transformations or reactions

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They are trying to raise money for conservation. the conservation of the environment She specializes in the conservation of furniture. the conservation of religious shrines

Recent Examples on the Web Government entities, conservation groups and the marine industry invest vast sums of money and effort in promoting angling best practices. — Popular Science, "Releasing a caught fish isn’t as simple as tossing it overboard," 11 Feb. 2020 Along with tours, Bombay Sapphire offers cocktail master classes, botanical supper clubs, and horticultural tours through the surrounding conservation area. — Washington Post, "Spirit Tourism: Britain sees spike in visits to distilleries," 22 Jan. 2020 Adding the new parcel would ensure that nearly 600,000 acres in that conservation area would be permanently protected. — Arian Campo-flores, WSJ, "Florida to Buy Everglades Parcel to Save It From Oil Drilling," 15 Jan. 2020 But the 880-odd tracks that lace the state’s national parks, reserves, and conservation areas each have their own unique aspects. — Ewen Bell, National Geographic, "What makes Tasmania an outdoor lover’s dream?," 29 Dec. 2019 But several conservation groups and the Michigan Environmental Council supported the veto. — Kathleen Gray, Detroit Free Press, "Whitmer vetoes bill that would have repealed Michigan ban on baiting deer," 19 Dec. 2019 Two alternatives could allow lease sales on lands previously designated as special conservation areas under the Obama administration. — CBS News, "Trump administration may allow drilling in Alaskan conservation areas," 22 Nov. 2019 Two alternatives could allow lease sales on lands previously designated as special conservation areas under the Obama administration. — Dan Joling, Anchorage Daily News, "BLM to consider expanded drilling in Alaska oil reserve," 22 Nov. 2019 Summit Metro Parks manages more than 14,000 acres across 16 parks, several conservation areas and more than 150 miles of trails, including 22 miles of the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail. — Robin Goist, cleveland, "Summit Metro Parks seeks March ballot issue to increase taxes," 13 Nov. 2019

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