conservationist
noun
con·ser·va·tion·ist
ˌkän(t)-sər-ˈvā-sh(ə-)nist 
: a person who advocates conservation especially of natural resources
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The Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute plays a huge role in the Smithsonian's efforts to inspire and train future conservationists as well as save wildlife species from extinction.
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Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2024
About 615 native plant species and 521 animal species rely on the regional corridor, and conservationists want to protect these species while enabling development in the area.
—Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 13 May 2024
Wind turbines—which are being installed across Estonia’s forest landscapes to help the country hit a renewable energy target by 2030—are now a leading concern for bat conservationists.
—Corey Buhay, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 May 2024
The bill’s lack of movement, however, is worrying conservationists.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 23 May 2024
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Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2024
About 615 native plant species and 521 animal species rely on the regional corridor, and conservationists want to protect these species while enabling development in the area.
—Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 13 May 2024
Wind turbines—which are being installed across Estonia’s forest landscapes to help the country hit a renewable energy target by 2030—are now a leading concern for bat conservationists.
—Corey Buhay, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 May 2024
The bill’s lack of movement, however, is worrying conservationists.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 23 May 2024
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conservationist
noun
con·ser·va·tion·ist
ˌkän(t)-sər-ˈvā-sh(ə-)nəst
: a person who is in favor of conservation especially of natural resources (as forests)
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