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  1. The Nature Conservancy in Virginia

    Apr 26, 2025 · Discover how The Nature Conservancy in Virginia and state and federal partners are restoring Virginia’s Appalachian forests through fire. Learn more about our community based …

  2. Conservation | Definition, Ecology, Examples, & Facts - Britannica

    Conservation, study of the loss of Earth’s biological diversity and the ways this loss can be prevented. Biological diversity, or biodiversity, is the variety of life either in a particular place or on the entire …

  3. CONSERVATION Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of CONSERVATION is a careful preservation and protection of something; especially : planned management of a natural resource to prevent exploitation, destruction, or neglect.

  4. About Us - Department of Conservation and Recreation

    Nov 3, 2025 · The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is the state's lead natural resource conservation agency. DCR protects what Virginians care about - natural habitat, parks, …

  5. Conservation - National Geographic Society

    Apr 21, 2025 · Conservation seeks the sustainable use of nature by humans, for activities such as hunting, logging or mining, while preservation focuses on protecting nature from human use.

  6. Nature conservation - Wikipedia

    Conservation is generally associated with the protection of natural resources, while preservation is associated with the protection of buildings, objects, and landscapes. Put simply, conservation seeks …

  7. Conservation.gov

    Find resources to support your conservation and restoration work. From information on volunteering, to finding a job in conservation, to learning how you can help wildlife at home – we’ve got you covered.

  8. Conservation: History and Future - EnvironmentalScience.org

    We define conservation as a broad approach to preserving what is already there and the due care and attention to protecting it for the future. Learn more about the ethics, philosophy, challenges, …

  9. Programs & Initiatives - Natural Resources Conservation Service

    Landscape Conservation Initiatives NRCS uses Landscape Conservation Initiatives to accelerate the benefits of voluntary conservation programs, such as cleaner water and air, healthier soil and …

  10. Understanding Conservation - National Wildlife Federation

    Learn how animals, plants, and habitats rely on their ecosystems, and why conservation efforts are vital to protecting them.