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'''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> | '''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: | Conservation projects aim to: | ||
Revision as of 17:34, July 5, 2009
Conservation refers to the preservation, restoration or repair of the natural environment, wildlife, archaeological, historical, and cultural sites and artefacts.[1]
On the envirnment see Conservation and environmentalism.
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.
Fishing
Fishermen (or their governments) often agree to leave a certain number of fish uncaught, so that the population can replenish itself.
References
- ↑ conservation "Compact Oxford English Dictionary" AskOxford.com. Accessed 28 December 2007