### Question
How is the term conservation system defined?


### Answer
The term **conservation system** is defined in *16 U.S.C. § 3801* as the following:

> a combination of 1 or more conservation measures or management practices that—


(A) are based on local resource conditions, available conservation technology, and the standards and guidelines contained in the Natural Resources Conservation Service field office technical guides

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 3801*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 58-ERODIBLE LAND AND WETLAND CONSERVATION AND RESERVE PROGRAM > SUBCHAPTER I-DEFINITIONS**

