conservation definition

conservation

Exploitation, improvement, and protection of human and natural resources in a wise manner, ensuring derivation of their highest economic and social benefits on a continuing or long-term basis. Conservation is achieved through alternative technologies, recycling, and reduction in waste and spoilage, and (unlike preservation) implies consumption of the conserved resources.

conservation is in the Economics, Politics, & Society and Environment & Pollution Control subjects.

conservation appears in the definitions of the following terms: lease, trust agreement, quality of life, endangered species and cleaner production

conservation appears in these other terms: energy conservation, conservation concept

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