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| captive breeding |
the act of maintaining populations of plants or animals in controlled environments, esp.in conservation facilities and wildlife reserves. |
| covert |
a hiding place or covered shelter, esp. a thicket or other natural place for wildlife. [1/3 definitions] |
| gamekeeper |
a person employed to breed and protect game birds and other wildlife on private grounds or on a game preserve. |
| mangrove |
a tropical tree that grows near oceans along shorelines or streams and has roots that rise above the ground. Mangroves grow very densely together and serve to prevent erosion of soil along the water. They also support wildlife and serve as barricades that help protect against damage from hurricanes and tsunamis. |
| natural resource |
a source of economic wealth and prosperity that derives from nature, such as fresh water, mineral deposits, timber, wildlife, and park land. |
| prairie strip |
a strip of land that is planted with native, stiff-stemmed, deep-rooted prairie plants, and positioned between multiple rows of crops, such as corn or soybeans. Prairie strips are used to prevent soil erosion and water run-off and to encourage wildlife diversity. |
| preservationist |
a person advocating the preservation and restoration of historic buildings or wildlife environments. |
| preserve |
to maintain in a relatively unchanged condition, esp. historic buildings or wildlife environments. [1/8 definitions] |
| rewilding |
the process of returning land, typically agricultural, to a more natural state so that native plants and wildlife might thrive there again. |
| sanctuary |
a piece of land that has been reserved as a protective shelter for wild animals; wildlife refuge. [1/4 definitions] |
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