conservancy
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/kənˈsɜːrvənsi/
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/kənˈsɜːvənsi/
An organization or authority responsible for managing and protecting a natural resource, such as a forest, river, or wildlife habitat.
The local conservancy works to protect the wetlands from pollution and overdevelopment.
The act or process of preserving, protecting, and managing the natural environment and its resources.
The conservancy's efforts have led to the restoration of the forest and the return of endangered species.