conservancy

(kən sʉrvən sē)

noun

  1. conservation of natural resources
  2. Brit. a commission authorized to supervise a forest, river, or port
  3. an organization dedicated to the protection of natural resources, historical buildings, etc.

See conservancy in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. con·ser·van·cies
  1. Conservation, especially of natural resources.
  2. a. An organization dedicated to the conservation of wildlife and wildlife habitats in the United States.
    b. Chiefly British A commission supervising fisheries and navigation.

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