conservancy

/kənˈsʌrvənsi/
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Definitions of conservancy
  1. noun
    the official conservation of trees and soil and rivers etc.
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    type of:
    conservation
    the preservation and careful management of the environment and of natural resources
  2. noun
    a commission with jurisdiction over fisheries and navigation in a port or river
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    type of:
    commission, committee
    a special group delegated to consider some matter
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