[ noun ] someone who advocates the preservation of historical sites or endangered species or natural areas <noun.person>
But tearing down Lockwood, or even relocating it, he says, "would be like throwing red paint on a Van Gogh." Mr. Giles has mobilized a preservationist coalition that includes old and dear friends of the family.
Bill Pickell said it's "just another ploy by the preservationist to put a stop to the industry." Pickell said he believes the industry will prevail because the spotted owl is not in danger of extinction.
She declined to comment on the arrests but said Earth First! adherents usually limited themselves to preservationist activities.
Young had said he would support demolition as a last resort, but the preservationist group came along and Young agreed to try to save the building.