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Coniferous trees

Deutsch: Nadelbäume / Español: Árboles de coníferas / Português: Árvores coníferas / Français: Arbres conifères / Italiano: Alberi coniferi /

Coniferous trees are Cone-bearing trees, mostly evergreens, that have needle-shaped or scale-like leaves. They produce wood known commercially as softwood. See Deciduous trees.

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Conifers

A Conifers is a cone-bearing Evergreen tree or shrub (a pine tree, for example).

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Consent Decree

Deutsch: Einwilligungsdekret / Español: Decreto de Consentimiento / Português: Decisão Consentida / Français: Décret de Consentement / Italiano: Decreto di Consenso /

A Consent Decree is a legal document, approved by a judge, that formalizes an agreement reached between EPA and potentially responsible parties (PRPs) through which PRPs will conduct

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Consequence

Deutsch: Konsequenz / Español: Consecuencia / Português: Consequência / Français: Conséquence / Italiano: Conseguenza

Consequence in the environmental context refers to the outcomes or effects resulting from natural or Human activities that impact ecosystems, biodiversity, or Environmental Processes. These effects can be immediate or long-term, beneficial or harmful, depending on the Nature of the activity or event.

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Conservation

Deutsch: Schutz / Español: Conservación / Português: Conservação / Français: Conservation / Italiano: Conservazione /

A Conservation is the preserving and renewing, when possible, human and natural resources.

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Conservation biology

Conservation biology is the multidisciplinary science created to deal with the crisis of maintaining the genes, species, communities, and ecosystems that make up earth"s biological diversity.

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Conservation Easement

A Conservation Easement is Easement restricting a landowner to land uses that that are compatible with long-term Conservation and Environmental values.

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Conservation Efforts

Deutsch: Naturschutzbemühungen / Español: Esfuerzos de conservación / Português: Esforços de conservação / Français: Efforts de conservation / Italiano: Sforzi di conservazione

Conservation efforts in the environmental context refer to the actions and initiatives undertaken to protect and restore natural ecosystems and wildlife populations from degradation and extinction. These efforts aim to preserve biodiversity, ensure the sustainability of Natural resources, and maintain ecological balance. Conservation strategies are diverse and can range from legal and policy measures to hands-on management practices and community-based actions.

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Conservation planning

Deutsch: Naturschutzplanung / Español: Planificación de conservación / Português: Planejamento de conservação / Français: Planification de la conservation / Italiano: Pianificazione della conservazione

Conservation planning is the systematic process of identifying and implementing actions to protect and manage Natural resources, biodiversity, and ecosystems to ensure their sustainability and resilience. In the environmental context, conservation planning involves assessing habitats, species, and environmental threats, and prioritizing areas and strategies that maximise conservation benefits while considering social, economic, and cultural factors.

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Conservation Tillage

A Conservation Tillage is any tillage and planting system that covers 30 percent or more of the soil surface with crop residue, after planting, to reduce soil Erosion by water. Where

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