preservation (especially the prevention of loss, waste etc by controlling use)
preservation
the act of preserving something; the condition of something that has been preserved
maintenance, protection
the act of saving, the state of having been saved, from sin; something that prevents loss, disaster etc
rescue, saving
the act of supporting or being supported; something that supports weight; money etc to live on; to bear the weight of (something); keep (something) in place
something that holds up structure
(the cost of) keeping something in good order and repair
maintenance