conservationist
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While many countries attempt to balance ecosystem preservation with large-scale development or industry, the Galápagos operates under a highly regulated, conservationist approach.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
He was a sailor, a conservationist who was one of the largest U.S. landowners, and a major philanthropist who helped set a model for generous giving by billionaires.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 6, 2026
He also praised the work of fellow TV conservationist Sir David Attenborough, who had "taught generations of young people to develop a deep-rooted love for the natural world".
From BBC ● Apr. 24, 2026
"Revoking permits is not immediately a win," said Panut Hadisiswoyo, a conservationist and orangutan specialist.
From Barron's ● Feb. 19, 2026
He was, however, an expert and deadly shot, a good hunter, also a conservationist.
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
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Even if the boundaries can sometimes feel flexible, conservationists emphasize that the islands’ broader system of protections helps preserve the Galápagos’ biodiversity and the wildlife encounters that draw around 200,000 visitors annually.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
Imperial Beach couple Mike and Patricia McCoy have inspired generations of coastal conservationists.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 11, 2026
The return of the wolf in California has been met with joy by conservationists, who delight in the improbable population rebound, and with fury by ranchers who bemoan the toll on their cattle.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026
A series of herring gulls have been found doused in oil in the west of the Isle of Man, prompting concerns from conservationists.
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026
With reintroductions, often the situation for a species is so dire—and the threat of extinction so imminent—that it’s necessary for conservationists to jump in and try something before it’s too late.
From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh
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