wildlife preservation JUST WRITTEN FOR YOU
/ˈwaɪldlaɪf ˌprɛzərˈveɪʃən/ · wild·life pre·ser·va·tion
noun
- The act or practice of protecting wild animals and their natural habitats from harm, decline, or extinction. The park’s wildlife preservation program has doubled the local elk population in just five years.
- Policies, programs, or initiatives aimed at maintaining or restoring natural ecosystems for the benefit of wild species. Government funding for wildlife preservation includes grants for creating wildlife corridors.
Synonyms
conservationprotectionsafeguardinghabitat preservationspecies conservationnature conservationecological preservationenvironmental protection
Antonyms
Did you know? The phrase gained prominence after the 1964 U.S. National Wildlife Refuge System Act, which formally defined wildlife preservation as a core purpose of the national refuge network.