nature conservation
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nature conservation
All measures to protect and preserve nature, including the animal and plant world and their habitats, from harmful human influences.
Dieses Gebiet steht unter Naturschutz, daher ist das Betreten verboten.
This area is under nature conservation protection, so entering it is prohibited.
'Naturschutz' (nature conservation) is a compound noun made up of 'die Natur' (nature) and 'der Schutz' (protection). Its meaning is therefore literally 'der Schutz der Natur' (the protection of nature).
Der Naturschutz ist eine wichtige Aufgabe für die Zukunft.
Nature conservation is an important task for the future.
'Naturschutz' (nature conservation) is an important word in itself, but also the basis for many other compounds. When you see 'Naturschutz-', you know that it is about protecting nature, for example in 'Naturschutzgebiet' (nature reserve) or 'Naturschutzbehörde' (nature conservation authority).
Das Naturschutzgebiet darf nur auf den markierten Wegen betreten werden.
The nature reserve may only be entered on the marked paths.
A very important and common phrase is 'unter Naturschutz stehen' (to be under nature conservation protection). It means that an area, plant, or animal is protected by law.
Der seltene Schmetterling steht unter strengem Naturschutz.
The rare butterfly is under strict nature conservation protection.
Common verbs used with 'Naturschutz' (nature conservation) are 'Naturschutz betreiben' (to engage in nature conservation), 'sich für den Naturschutz engagieren' (to be involved in nature conservation), or 'den Naturschutz fördern' (to promote nature conservation).
Viele Freiwillige engagieren sich für den lokalen Naturschutz.
Many volunteers are involved in local nature conservation.
environmental protection
Umweltschutz and Naturschutz both serve to preserve the natural foundations of life. Naturschutz focuses especially on animals, plants, and their habitats. Umweltschutz is broader and also includes measures against air and water pollution or other forms of environmental damage.
Der Erhalt dieser Wiese als Lebensraum seltener Pflanzen dient dem Naturschutz.
Preserving this meadow as a habitat for rare plants serves nature conservation.
Strengere Abgasregeln sind eine wichtige Maßnahme für den Umweltschutz.
Stricter emissions rules are an important environmental protection measure.
