ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION

'Environmental preservation' is the strict setting aside of natural resources to prevent the use or contact by humans or by human intervention. In terms of policy making this often means setting aside areas as nature reserves (otherwise known as wildlife reserves), parks, or other conservation areas. These areas usually restrict or prohibit activities that may cause damage to habitat or wildlife. Such activities may include: logging, hunting, fishing, mining and so on. Just as often legal devices such as laws and regulations may be employed, such as the Endangered Species Act in the United States, which is not dependent on designating a specific geographic area aside for conservation. A government's environmental policy will determine which areas or species, etc. are protected and how.
''Environmental preservation'' is different from ''conservation''; ''conservation'' allows for sustainable development, whereas ''preservation'' is complete restriction.

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★ The Everglades in the Time of Marjorie Stoneman Douglas - photo exhibit created by the State Archives of Florida

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★ Conservation movement