nature conservation

/ˈneɪtʃər kənˌsɜːrvˈeɪʃən/

noun

  1. The protection of nature, including wild animals, plants, habitats, and natural resources.

    B1

    usually uncountableformal

    • "She works in nature conservation."B1
    • "Nature conservation helps protect forests and endangered species."B2
    • "Effective nature conservation requires cooperation between governments, local communities, and scientists."C1

Collocations

nature conservation projectnature conservation areanature conservation charitynature conservation worknature conservation policy

Word family

conserveconservationconservationistconservatorconservative