natural resource management
/ˈnætʃərəl rɪˈsɔːrs mænɪdʒmənt/ · nat·u·ral re·source man·a·gen·ment
noun
- The practice of planning, organizing, and controlling the use of natural resources, such as land, water, and minerals, to meet human needs while minimizing harm to the environment. The government implemented a new policy for natural resource management to reduce waste and promote sustainable development.
noun
- The process of conserving and protecting natural resources for future generations, often involving the coordination of multiple stakeholders and the development of long-term plans. The company's natural resource management strategy focused on reducing its carbon footprint and promoting eco-friendly practices.
Synonyms
resource managementenvironmental managementsustainable developmentconservationecological managementnatural systems managementland managementwater management
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Did you know? The concept of natural resource management has been influenced by the work of early environmental thinkers, such as Aldo Leopold, who wrote about the importance of preserving natural resources for future generations in his book 'A Sand County Almanac' in 1949.