Conservation

/ˌkɒn.səˈveɪ.ʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The act of preserving, guarding, or protecting; wise use.

The conservation of natural resources is essential for future generations.

The preservation of biodiversity and the environment.

Efforts in wildlife conservation have helped to increase the populations of several endangered species.

The careful management of a natural resource to prevent its exploitation, destruction, or neglect.

The conservation of water is crucial in areas facing severe drought.

In physics, the principle that a particular measured value (like energy, mass, or momentum) remains constant in an isolated system.

The conservation of energy principle states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed.

From Latin conservatio, from conservare (to preserve, maintain).

conservation of energy

The principle that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed.

land conservation

The practice of managing land to preserve its natural resources and ecosystems.

wildlife conservation

Efforts aimed at protecting endangered species and their habitats.

preservation

The act of maintaining something in its original state.

sustainability

The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level.

restoration

The action of returning something to a former owner, place, or condition.

Eco-friendly practices.

Let's go green with some serious conservation!

Saving resources for future use.

Dude, that’s some major conservation vibes you’re pushing!