noun phrase · academic
habitat protection
UK/ˈhæbɪtæt prəˈtɛkʃ(ə)n/US/ˈhæbɪtæt prəˈtɛkʃən/HAB·i·tat pro·TEC·tion
Actions and policies that keep animals' or plants' natural living areas safe.
Examples
“Implementing habitat protection measures is essential for preserving local wildlife.”
“International funding supports habitat protection in biodiversity-rich regions.”
“Community involvement improves the effectiveness of habitat protection.”
Band 8 sentence
“Effective habitat protection requires not only legislation but also community engagement and long-term funding.”
Collocations
- implement habitat protection measures
- strengthen habitat protection laws
- support habitat protection programmes
Word family
Common mistakes
protect habitat→protect the habitat / protect habitats
protect the environment→protect habitats / habitat protection
Say it for a higher band
5protecting nature→6protect habitats→7+habitat protection
Synonyms
habitat preservation
Easily confused
habitat preservation
“The new law focuses on habitat preservation rather than development.”
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