conservation area
noun
: an area of land that is protected and that cannot be built on or used for certain purposes
The property borders a conservation area.
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In Africa, governments have set aside up to 42% of their national territories for conversation, according to a 2022 Foreign Policy report by Aby L. Sène, an assistant professor in parks and conservation area management at Clemson University.
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Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 27 Sep. 2024
The disputed land, known as Zone 6, was added to the conservation area in 2021 in exchange for the land that would be lost to the road.
—Axios Salt Lake City, Axios, 27 Sep. 2024
More than 200,000 elephants are estimated to live in a conservation area spread over five southern African countries — Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana, Angola and Namibia — making the region home to one of the largest elephant populations worldwide.
—Reuters, NBC News, 17 Sep. 2024
While many water users began pumping groundwater after the 1988 conservation area was declared, there are others that have higher seniority.
—Clara Migoya, The Arizona Republic, 15 Aug. 2024
Zhou Jinfeng - China Biodiversity Conservation and Green Development Foundation, China
Scientist protecting the population of great bustards, Zhou established a conservation area to protect the great bustard based on its migration and residence conditions.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 17 Sep. 2024
Myth 6: Maasai people participate meaningfully in decisions made about the conservation area.
—Christine Ro, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024
Area residents are welcome to assist park staff with surveying the birds and butterflies that inhabit the conservation area.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 13 June 2024
Parque Natural Metropolitano offers day and night tours led by guides who share insights about the conservation area's history, flora, and fauna (try to spy howler monkeys and sleepy sloths).
—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Aug. 2024
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Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 27 Sep. 2024
The disputed land, known as Zone 6, was added to the conservation area in 2021 in exchange for the land that would be lost to the road.
—Axios Salt Lake City, Axios, 27 Sep. 2024
More than 200,000 elephants are estimated to live in a conservation area spread over five southern African countries — Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana, Angola and Namibia — making the region home to one of the largest elephant populations worldwide.
—Reuters, NBC News, 17 Sep. 2024
While many water users began pumping groundwater after the 1988 conservation area was declared, there are others that have higher seniority.
—Clara Migoya, The Arizona Republic, 15 Aug. 2024
Zhou Jinfeng - China Biodiversity Conservation and Green Development Foundation, China
Scientist protecting the population of great bustards, Zhou established a conservation area to protect the great bustard based on its migration and residence conditions.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 17 Sep. 2024
Myth 6: Maasai people participate meaningfully in decisions made about the conservation area.
—Christine Ro, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024
Area residents are welcome to assist park staff with surveying the birds and butterflies that inhabit the conservation area.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 13 June 2024
Parque Natural Metropolitano offers day and night tours led by guides who share insights about the conservation area's history, flora, and fauna (try to spy howler monkeys and sleepy sloths).
—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Aug. 2024
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“Conservation area.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conservation%20area. Accessed 27 Nov. 2024.
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