Natural Resource Management

noun a person who advocates for the protection and preservation of the environment and wildlife

• The conservationist worked tirelessly to protect the endangered species in the national park.
• My friend is a total conservationist and is always talking about recycling and reducing waste.
• I heard that new movie star is a real tree hugger, a true conservationist at heart.
• The artist was a conservationist of old traditions, always preserving the techniques of the past in his work.

noun a tax deduction that allows businesses to account for the reduction in value of natural resources as they are extracted or used up

• The company was able to benefit from the depletion allowance provided by the government.
• The company got a tax break thanks to the depletion allowance.
• The company scored a sweet deal with the depletion allowance.
• The depletion allowance acted as a shield against excessive taxation for the company.

noun a large accumulated stock of goods or materials, especially one held in reserve for use at a later time

verb to accumulate a stockpile of goods or materials

• The government decided to stockpile medical supplies in case of a future emergency.
• I always make sure to stockpile snacks before a road trip.
• I'm going to stockpile some cash before the big sale starts.
• She tends to stockpile her emotions until they all come out at once.