conservation target

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meaningsofconservationandtarget

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conservation
noun[U]
uk
/ˌkɒn.səˈveɪ.ʃən/us
/ˌkɑːn.sɚˈveɪ.ʃən/
the protection of plants and animals, natural areas, and interesting and important structures and buildings, especially from the damaging effects of ...
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target
noun
uk
/ˈtɑː.ɡɪt/us
/ˈtɑːr.ɡɪt/
an object shot at during shooting practice, often a circle with a pattern of rings, or any object or place at which bullets, bombs, etc. ...
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(Definition ofconservationandtargetfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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This is considerably below the nationalconservationtargetof 26%, and makes it critically endangered.
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It was an overallconservationtargetaiming to halt the decline of biodiversity by the end of 2010.
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However, in general, successful conservation targeting and monitoring need to utilize some combination of household and community data.
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However, it is true that home energy conservation targets are increasing steadily and gradually.
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To ensure that conservation targets are achieved, fishing effort is controlled by strictly limiting the number of vessels licensed to fish within the zone.
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There is no strategy to meet the conservation targets.
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There was no equation in terms of conservation targets.
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I was talking about conservation targets.
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If all those measures are adopted, and the water companies work with their customers to meet water conservation targets, public confidence may yet be restored in the water industry.
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The two water supply options being considered assume aggressive conservation targets for homes and businesses, wastewater reuse, and aquifer storage and recovery.
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Through government regulation, the energy producer makes a higher profit when energy conservation targets are met.
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