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conservation, in art: see art conservation and restoration art conservation and restoration, the preservation of structurally sound works of art, the halting of processes that lead to the damage of works of art, and the repair of already damaged works of art. ..... Click the link for more information. . conservationPlanned management of a natural resource or of a particular ecosystem to prevent exploitation, pollution, destruction, or neglect and to ensure the future usability of the resource. Living resources are renewable, minerals and fossil fuels are nonrenewable. In the West, conservation efforts date to 17th-century efforts to protect European forests in the face of increasing demands for fuel and building materials. National parks, first established in the 19th century, were dedicated to the preservation of uncultivated land not only to provide a safe haven to wildlife but to protect watershed areas and help ensure a clean water supply. National legislation and international treaties and regulations aim to strike a balance between the need for development and the need to conserve the environment for the future. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Bergdahl writes in a very conservational tone--sometimes too much so, with missing punctuation and amateurish turns of phrase. Parks and recreation personnel along with educators need to continue to educate the public whenever possible on environmental and conservational issues. Further disturbance: Conservational logic would suggest that the altar's sejour in the climate-controlled air of the Guggenheim might compromise its structural integrity when it returns to its hot and humid homeland. |
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