Land Conservation Crossword

4. A measure of how clean and healthy water is for people and wildlife
6. The science and practice of farming, including growing crops and raising animals
9. A community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment
14. A food system that connects local farms directly to consumers
15. Tall plants with woody stems that provide oxygen, shade, and habitat
16. An area of land where all water drains to the same river, lake, or stream
17. Land kept free from buildings for environmental, agricultural, or recreational use
19. Large areas of land covered mainly by trees
20. A nonprofit organization that works to protect land from development
21. The careful use and protection of natural resources
23. The variety of living species in a particular ecosystem
24. Paths used for walking, biking, or horseback riding, often in natural areas

1. The natural home of a plant or animal
2. The ability of natural or human systems to adapt to and recover from climate impacts
3. A legal agreement that limits land development to protect conservation values
5. Areas of land used to grow crops or raise animals
7. Plants grown for food, fiber, or other agricultural products
8. Animals that live and grow in natural environments
10. Using resources in a way that meets present needs without harming future generations
11. Large natural streams of flowing water
12. The process of planting trees where forests were previously removed
13. Responsible care and management of land and natural resources
18. Protecting land or resources by keeping them largely unchanged
22. Open areas of land often used for farming or grazing