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Boeing has donated $1 million to the Lowcountry Land Trust to support development of the Angel Oak Preserve, a planned 44-acre park and living museum centered around the historic Angel Oak near Charleston. (Photo/Lowcountry Land Trust)
Mar 11, 2026

Boeing donates $1M to Lowcountry Land Trust’s Angel Oak Preserve

Boeing donates $1 million to the Lowcountry Land Trust’s Angel Oak Preserve project, helping fund a 44-acre park and living museum near Charleston.

The Holmes Tract on Johns Island, a six-acre property with wetlands flowing into Bohicket Creek, has been permanently protected by Lowcountry Land Trust. (Photo/Hunter Allen)
Mar 5, 2026

Lowcountry Land Trust protects Johns Island tract

Lowcountry Land Trust permanently protects a six-acre Johns Island tract along Bohicket Creek, strengthening a 96-acre conservation corridor.

Lowcountry Land Trust secured permanent protection of 50 acres on Johns Island through a conservation easement. (Photo/Lowcountry Land Trust)
Feb 18, 2026

Lowcountry Land Trust protects 50 acres on Johns Island

Lowcountry Land Trust secured permanent protection of 50 acres on Johns Island through a conservation easement funded by Charleston County Greenbelt.

Following roughly five months of search, Lowcountry Land Trust, a Lowcountry landscapes and waterways preservation nonprofit, has chosen Kate Parks Schaefer to serve as chief conservation officer. (Photo/Geneva Baxley)
Dec 19, 2025

Lowcountry Land Trust appoints chief conservation officer

Lowcountry Land Trust has named Kate Parks Schaefer as chief conservation officer, strengthening land protection and conservation efforts across the Lowcountry.

Lowcountry Land Trust partners with McClellanville to preserve 1,200 feet of natural greenspace at the town’s entrance, protecting its scenic character. (Photo/Hunter Allen/Lowcountry Land Trust)
Oct 10, 2025

Lowcountry Land Trust protects McClellanville gateway

Lowcountry Land Trust partners with McClellanville to preserve 1,200 feet of natural greenspace at the town’s entrance, protecting its scenic character.

Aug 27, 2025

Lowcountry Land Trust names new president and CEO

Matt Williams has been appointed president and CEO of Lowcountry Land Trust, bringing conservation experience to lead the nonprofit’s next chapter.

Jun 26, 2025

Johns Island to gain 66-acre park through land protection deal

Lowcountry Land Trust protects 66 acres on Johns Island, paving the way for a new Charleston County park supporting recreation, wildlife and water access.

The Nature Conservancy has revealed in a news release the permanent protection of the 2,000-acre Creekland Farms property. The family-owned farm remains in private ownership and will be managed for forestry, agriculture, and recreational uses, as the landowner desires; and is forever protected from development. (Photo/The Nature Conservancy)
Jun 11, 2025

Nature Conservancy secures largest easement in Laurens County history

The Nature Conservancy secures a 2,000-acre conservation easement in Laurens County, preserving the land forever.

May 20, 2025

Chelsea Plantation saved from development after $32M land purchase

The Nature Conservancy bought Chelsea Plantation for $32M to prevent development and protect wildlife, water quality, and historic Lowcountry lands.