land preservation
nounUK /lænd ˌprɛzəˈveɪʃən/
US /lænd ˌprɛzərˈveɪʃən/
Keeping land safe and clean so it stays nice for people, animals, and plants.
The park rangers work on land preservation to protect the forest from being cut down.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Laws and rules that stop land from being built on or damaged.
The town passed new land preservation rules to keep the fields open.
3. The work of saving special places like forests, wetlands, or farms.
She volunteers for a group that focuses on land preservation in her county.
4. Keeping land in good shape so it can be used for farming or nature in the future.
Land preservation helps make sure there is healthy soil for growing food.