conservationist
noun
con·ser·va·tion·ist
ˌkän(t)-sər-ˈvā-sh(ə-)nist 
: a person who advocates conservation especially of natural resources
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That observation carries significant weight for conservationists.
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Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
Today, that number has grown to approximately 400 — a recovery that has taken decades of careful work and dedication from conservationists across Australia.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
Concerned about safety risks and environmental damage, the Blue Mountains City Council temporarily closed access to the rock last month while officials work on a long-term plan — a decision that has prompted debate among residents, conservationists and local businesses that depend on tourism.
—Trista Kurniawan, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
Hunters, anglers, hikers, conservationists, landowners, and working families span every political stripe in our states.
—Karlee Provenza, Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2026
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Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
Today, that number has grown to approximately 400 — a recovery that has taken decades of careful work and dedication from conservationists across Australia.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
Concerned about safety risks and environmental damage, the Blue Mountains City Council temporarily closed access to the rock last month while officials work on a long-term plan — a decision that has prompted debate among residents, conservationists and local businesses that depend on tourism.
—Trista Kurniawan, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
Hunters, anglers, hikers, conservationists, landowners, and working families span every political stripe in our states.
—Karlee Provenza, Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2026
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“Conservationist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conservationist. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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conservationist
noun
con·ser·va·tion·ist
ˌkän(t)-sər-ˈvā-sh(ə-)nəst
: a person who is in favor of conservation especially of natural resources (as forests)
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