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.
climate protection
'der Klimaschutz' (climate protection) and 'der Naturschutz' (nature conservation) both have to do with protecting the environment. 'Klimaschutz' mainly aims to limit global warming. 'Naturschutz' means protecting animals, plants, and their habitats, for example forests, meadows, or lakes. The words can be confused because many projects support both. A forest, for example, can protect a habitat and at the same time be good for the climate. When it is about climate change, 'Klimaschutz' is more precise. When it is about species, landscapes, and habitats, you are more likely to say 'Naturschutz'.
Der See steht unter Naturschutz, damit seltene Vögel dort bleiben können.
The lake is under nature conservation protection so that rare birds can stay there.
In der Nachbarschaft sprechen viele über Klimaschutz, weil weniger Autos fahren sollen.
Many people in the neighborhood are talking about climate protection because there are supposed to be fewer cars on the road.