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Vocabulary Term Details

Nature conservation

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nature_conservation)

Conservation is an ethic of resource use, allocation, and protection. Its primary focus is upon maintaining the health of the natural world, its fisheries, habitats, and biological diversity. (Wikipedia)

Preferred Units: N/A

Scope Note:
N/A

Broader TermsNarrower TermsRelated Terms
Resource conservation
Biodiversity conservation
Landscape conservation
Endangered species
Environmental legislation
Environmental protection
Forest protection
Habitat improvement
Habitats Directive
National parks
Nature conservation policy
Nature reserves
Pollution control
Priority species and habitats
Protected areas
Protected species
Restocking
River rehabilitation
Site of Special Scientific Interest
UK BAP priority species
Wildlife management

This term is used for the following terms: 
Conservation (nature)
Wildlife conservation

Approved Date
06-Nov-2013

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