pannage

/ˈpænɪdʒ/ or /ˈpænɪdʒ/ (UK) or /pəˈnɑːʒ/ (US)

Definitions

1. noun

the act of feeding or providing food for wild animals, especially game birds, especially during the winter.

“The hunters decided to organize a pannage program to help the local deer population survive the harsh winter.”

2. verb

to provide food for wild animals, especially game birds, especially during the winter.

“Farmers pannage their fields during the winter months to support the local wildlife.”

Synonyms

  • animal husbandry
  • game feeding
  • wildlife management

Antonyms

  • hunting
  • poaching
  • wildlife destruction