preserving biodiversity

collocation in English

meaningsofpreservingandbiodiversity

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preserving
noun[U]
uk
/prɪˈzɜː.vɪŋ/us
/prɪˈzɝː.vɪŋ/
the activity of treating food and storing it in closed containers that air cannot enter so that it can be kept for a long time without going ...
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biodiversity
noun[U]
uk
/ˌbaɪ.əʊ.daɪˈvɜː.sə.ti/us
/ˌbaɪ.oʊ.dɪˈvɝː.sə.t̬i/
the number and types of plants and animals that exist in a particular area or in the world generally, or the problem of ...
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(Definition ofpreservingandbiodiversityfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofpreserving biodiversity

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But, despite the fundamental importance ofpreservingbiodiversity, progress to date has been limited.
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However, relocation and the end of productivism, which are necessary for self-sufficiency in foodstuffs and forpreservingbiodiversity, are still a long way off.
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Bees are essential for the pollination of crops, for maintaining the ecological balance, and as a way ofpreservingbiodiversity.
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Climate changes, waste, fishing activities, acoustic, biological and chemical factors threaten maritime waters and this directive represents an important step toward improving the integrity of ecosystems andpreservingbiodiversity.
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Preservingbiodiversityis an important national objective.
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Thirdly, this type of livestock farming plays an important role in protecting the natural environment, including maintaining less fertile ground by natural methods andpreservingbiodiversity.
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Consequently, those wild species that naturally colonise these special habitats that the forest provides merit particular attention from forest owners as they contribute topreservingbiodiversity.
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I would remind you thatpreservingbiodiversityis fundamental to ecosystem quality, has direct effects on essential functions such as food production and water supply, and prevents landslides and floods.
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Devoted topreservingbiodiversityand landscapes, as well as studying wildlife and plant species, the park is home to 70 different species of animals.
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The proposal would contribute topreservingbiodiversity, reducing carbon dioxide emissions, and respecting the rights of indigenous peoples and their way of life.
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