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land conservation

Lowcountry Land Trust permanently protected H&H Farm on Wadmalaw Island through a donated conservation easement preserving farmland and wildlife habitat. (Photo/Lowcountry Land Trust)
May 15, 2026

Lowcountry Land Trust protects Wadmalaw farm

Lowcountry Land Trust protected 84 acres on Wadmalaw Island, preserving farmland, wildlife habitat and ecologically significant land.

Charleston County approved $5M in Greenbelt funding to protect 1,781 acres across Adams Run, Johns Island, Ravenel, Edisto Island and McClellanville. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Nov 17, 2025

Charleston County protects 1,781 acres with Greenbelt funds

Charleston County approved $5M in Greenbelt funding to protect 1,781 acres across Adams Run, Johns Island, Ravenel, Edisto Island and McClellanville.

A 37-acre Johns Island property is now permanently protected after the family donated a conservation easement through Lowcountry Land Trust. (Photo/Lowcountry Land Trust)
Nov 13, 2025

Family donates Johns Island land for conservation

A 37-acre Johns Island property is now permanently protected after the family donated a conservation easement through Lowcountry Land Trust.

Aug 5, 2025

Hamlin Beach community park purchased for preservation

Lowcountry Land Trust secured the park, preserving its history, culture and natural habitat.

The protection of Alston Farms in Sumter County pushed Congaree Land Trust’s total protected acres over the 100,000 mark. (Photo/Congaree Land Trust)
Jul 14, 2025

Congaree Land Trust protects 100,000 acres in South Carolina

Congaree Land Trust celebrates protecting 100,000 acres of land across central South Carolina, including wetlands, forests and farmland in Sumter County.

The Community Foundation of Greenville and the Greenville County Historic and Natural Resources Trust recently released findings from a public opinion survey. (Rendering/Unity Park)
Jun 2, 2025

Greenville County survey shows strong support for green space

A Greenville County survey shows 91% of voters support protecting green spaces and using tax dollars to fund parks, farmland, and historic site preservation.

May 21, 2025

Red Top Park in Charleston gains permanent protection

Red Top Park, a historic Black community site in Charleston, is now permanently protected through a land trust and community partnership.

May 7, 2025

Holly Grove added to Caw Caw, protected from development

Lowcountry Land Trust protects 35-acre Holly Grove, expanding Caw Caw Interpretive Center and preserving vital habitat, trails and public access.

Apr 24, 2025

Fairfield Plantation adds 254 acres to protected land in Charleston County

Lowcountry Land Trust protects 254 more acres at Fairfield Plantation, preserving wetlands, wildlife and scenic land in Charleston County's Santee Delta.