kənˈsərvən(t)sē, -sə̄v-, -si noun
( -es )
Etymology: alteration of conservacy
1. Britain : a board that has jurisdiction over a river or port especially for the regulation of fisheries and navigation
the Thames Conservancy
2. : conservation especially of natural resources
conservancy work being done on the … rivers to control floods — Americana Annual
specifically : an organization designed and often government-sponsored to conserve and protect natural resources (as trees or wildlife)