sustentations

plural of sustentation
as in preservations
the careful maintaining and protection of something valuable especially in its natural or original state the all-important sustentation of Mount Vernon, Monticello, and other national treasures

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conservancies
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  • Choose camps that partner with local communities—often on private conservancies—and your stay might fund village schools, support anti-poaching efforts, or train conservation leaders.
    Karin Jones, Travel + Leisure, 4 Sep. 2025
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“Sustentations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sustentations. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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