conservation

noun

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

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All donations in the competition will go to the zoo’s conservation efforts. — USA TODAY, "Mowing quest, mayo man, soybean scare: News from around our 50 states," 17 June 2019 Learn wildlife photography skills, including portraiture and camera trapping, and take photos with an eye to inspiring conservation efforts. — National Geographic, "Botswana & Victoria Falls High School Expedition," 17 June 2019 All donations in the competition will go to the zoo's conservation efforts. — Sarah Ladd, The Courier-Journal, "'I am ... Groot?': You can choose zoo's bongo calf's 'Guardians of the Galaxy'-themed name," 14 June 2019 But perhaps more importantly to conservation efforts, these are hard animals to study. — Sarah Lazarus, CNN, "Used as a natural Viagra in Chinese medicine, seahorse numbers are declining," 6 June 2019 The groups provided amenities and access to the parks and also helped focus attention on conservation efforts. — cleveland.com, "Brecksville Reservation history hike highlights contributions of New Deal agencies," 6 June 2019 The Singita brand is well-known for its conservation wildlife efforts, while also offering unparalleled glamour in the wild. — Paula Rogo, Essence, "EXCLUSIVE: Idris and Sabrina Elba Honeymooned In Safari Bliss At One Of The World's Best Hotels," 6 June 2019 After Steve Irwin's tragic death in 2006, his family—wife Terri, daughter Bindi, and son Robert—have honored his legacy by continuing his wildlife conservation efforts with the Australia Zoo. — Kelly O'sullivan, Country Living, "Is Bindi Irwin Engaged to Boyfriend Chandler Powell? All About Their Sweet Relationship," 27 May 2019 As a result, python capturing contests are often held in the Everglades, doubling as a sort of cultural pastime and conservation effort. — Sam Blum, Popular Mechanics, "Researchers Capture the Biggest Snake Ever Found in the Florida Everglades," 8 Apr. 2019

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