conserve

Wilderness where human development is prohibited.

A jam or thick syrup made from fruit.

I shall […] study broths, plasters, and conserves, till from a fine lady I become a notable woman.

A medicinal confection made of freshly gathered vegetable substances mixed with finely powdered refined sugar.

A conservatory.

water[…]alwayes placed in the Conserve

To save for later use, sometimes by the use of a preservative.

to conserve fruits with sugar

the amity which […] they meant to conserve and maintain with the emperor

To protect an environment, heritage, etc.

Two entrants shared this award for their work on two quite different stations, but with the same purpose of bringing a redundant station building back into use for the benefit of the community, with the added result of conserving an historic building. Saltash Town Council bought Saltash station building after it had become very decrepit and 'an eyesore' - such that it was nearly pulled down to make way for housing.

To remain unchanged during a process