What does the cryptic crossword clue "Union member on railway conservation (9)" mean?

The definition is "conservation". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). HUSBAND (synonym="‘union member’") + RY (synonym="‘railway’") = HUSBANDRY; definition: "conservation" The answer is HUSBANDRY.

Union member on railway conservation (9)

Guardian Cryptic #28996 | 15 Down | 2023-02-17 flower

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