Other Land Use: Land Conservation Options

Question 1

preservation

Answer 1

and is kept as natural; no human visitation allowed; seeks protection of nature
from use

Question 2

remediation

Answer 2

the removal of pollution or contaminants from the environment such as soil, groundwater
sediment or surface water

Question 3

mitigation

Answer 3

projects intended to offset known impacts to an existing natural resource

Question 4

restoration

Answer 4

Reversing damage to an environment by making it safe for humans, wildlife and plant
communities and recovering communities