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| − | '''Conservation''' refers to the preservation and | + | [[Image:MoD_Conservator.jpg|right|thumb|250px|A conservator at work]] |
| + | '''Conservation''' refers to the preservation, restoration or repair of the natural [[environment]], wildlife, [[archaeology|archaeological]], [[history|historical]], and [[culture|cultural]] sites and artefacts.<ref>''conservation'' "Compact Oxford English Dictionary" [http://www.askoxford.com/concise_oed/conservation?view=uk AskOxford.com]. Accessed 28 December 2007</ref> | ||
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| + | Conservation projects aim to: | ||
| + | *maintain the environment and natural resources for future generations, | ||
| + | *maintain species diversity for our benefit and that of wildlife, | ||
| + | *provide opportunities for [[education]] and the enjoyment of the environment. | ||
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| + | ==References== | ||
| + | <references/> | ||
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| + | ==See also== | ||
| + | *[[Cultural heritage]] | ||
| + | *[[Energy conservation]] | ||
| + | *[[Marine conservation]] | ||
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Revision as of 01:04, December 29, 2007
Conservation refers to the preservation, restoration or repair of the natural environment, wildlife, archaeological, historical, and cultural sites and artefacts.[1]
Conservation projects aim to:
- maintain the environment and natural resources for future generations,
- maintain species diversity for our benefit and that of wildlife,
- provide opportunities for education and the enjoyment of the environment.
References
- ↑ conservation "Compact Oxford English Dictionary" AskOxford.com. Accessed 28 December 2007