# conservancy

/kənˈsɝvənsi/ (US) · /kənsˈɜːvənsi/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/conservancy
Updated: 2026-05-09

## Definition

an organization that works to protect and save nature, land, or old buildings. It can also mean the act of keeping something safe from damage.

For teachers: an organization dedicated to the preservation and protection of natural resources or historical sites; also refers to the official conservation of such assets.

## Examples

- The local conservancy protects the forest from developers.
- After the wetlands were drained, a private conservancy purchased the land to restore the original ecosystem.
- The legal framework established a regional conservancy to manage the watershed, ensuring that industrial growth did not compromise the purity of the local water supply.

## Usage notes

- Often used in the proper names of environmental organizations; uncountable when referring to the general practice of preservation.

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