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CONSERVANCY [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-03-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Management
- Parks and Botanical Gardens
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- conservation
1, record 1, English, conservation
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- conservancy 2, record 1, English, conservancy
see observation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The implementation of measures for the rational use, maintenance and rehabilitation or restoration of natural resources. 3, record 1, English, - conservation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
conservation; preservation; protection : Do not confuse these terms. "Preservation" refers to the actions taken to retard the deterioration of, or to prevent damage to a natural resource; "protection" implies the idea of a threat and refers to regulatory measures, resource management and public education programs aimed at ensuring that ecosystems are maintained in a natural state. 4, record 1, English, - conservation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
conservancy: Conservation, especially of natural resources. [For example:] conservancy work being done on the ... rivers to control floods. [NOTE specifically: means an organization designed and often government-sponsored to conserve and protect natural resources (as trees or wildlife). 5, record 1, English, - conservation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
conservation: term used by Parks Canada. 4, record 1, English, - conservation
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Gestion environnementale
- Parcs et jardins botaniques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- conservation
1, record 1, French, conservation
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mise en œuvre de mesures visant l'utilisation rationnelle, le maintien ou la remise en état des ressources naturelles. 2, record 1, French, - conservation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
conservation; préservation; protection : Ne pas confondre ces trois termes. «Préservation» (ou «sauvegarde») se rapporte à la mise en œuvre de mesures visant à prévenir qu'une ressource naturelle soit détériorée ou détruite; «protection» évoque l'idée d'une menace et désigne l'ensemble des mesures réglementaires et des programmes de gestion des ressources et d'éducation du public qui visent à maintenir les écosystèmes dans un état naturel. 3, record 1, French, - conservation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
conservation : terme en usage à Parcs Canada. 3, record 1, French, - conservation
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Gestión del medio ambiente
- Parques y jardines botánicos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- conservación
1, record 1, Spanish, conservaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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