species conservation
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species conservation
The totality of measures for protecting and preserving animal and plant species and their habitats in order to maintain biodiversity.
Der Schutz des Great Barrier Reef ist ein zentrales Projekt für den internationalen Artenschutz.
The protection of the Great Barrier Reef is a central project for international species conservation.
This word is made up of 'Art' (in biology: species) and 'Schutz' (protection). So it literally means 'protection of species'.
Viele Organisationen engagieren sich für den globalen Artenschutz.
Many organizations are committed to global species conservation.
A very common and important construction is 'unter Artenschutz stehen' (to be under species protection). This means that an animal or plant species is legally protected.
Der Luchs steht in Deutschland unter strengem Artenschutz.
The lynx is under strict species protection in Germany.
In connection with 'Artenschutz' (species conservation), verbs are often used that describe active involvement, for example 'Artenschutz betreiben' (to engage in species conservation), 'sich für den Artenschutz einsetzen' (to advocate for species conservation), or 'den Artenschutz fördern' (to promote species conservation).
Die Regierung will den Artenschutz in den nationalen Wäldern stärker fördern.
The government wants to promote species conservation more strongly in the national forests.
environmental protection
'der Umweltschutz' and 'der Artenschutz' are closely connected because protecting animal and plant species can also be part of protecting the environment. However, 'Umweltschutz' is broader and includes, for example, waste reduction, clean air, water, and energy. 'Artenschutz' is more specific: it is about preserving particular animal and plant species and their habitats, especially when they are endangered. The words can be confused because both often appear in topics about nature. If you are speaking generally about protecting the environment, use 'Umweltschutz'. If it is about endangered species, 'Artenschutz' is more precise.
Im Nationalpark arbeitet ein Mitarbeiter im Artenschutz und beobachtet seltene Pflanzen.
In the national park, an employee works in species conservation and observes rare plants.
Wenn du weniger Strom verbrauchst, hilfst du dem Umweltschutz.
If you use less electricity, you help environmental protection.