The South Carolina Land Trust Network (SCLTN) unites land trusts to amplify the power of permanent land conservation.
Landowners
By protecting your land, you have a say in its future. You leave behind a legacy which remains with the land—forever.
1.3 Million Protected Acres and Counting
From the mountains to the sea, the river bottoms to the agricultural fields, South Carolina’s open spaces define our quality of life, shape our traditions, clean our water, and drive an $85 billion timber, farming, and tourism economy.
Together, South Carolina land trusts have collectively protected more than one million acres of land in our state.
Land Trust Staff
Within the SC Land Trust Network (LTN) members find an interconnected and encouraging community of like-minded people. We share not only the values of land protection, but also the idea that a unified group is stronger than one which stands alone.
Latest Stories and News
Lowcountry Land Trust and Sea Island Habitat for Humanity are excited to announce an innovative partnership that will provide space for a new nature preserve and affordable housing on one of the largest undeveloped parcels remaining on northern Johns Island. The 102-acre Humbert Woods property will become a 97-acre nature preserve with an additional five acres designated for affordable homes adjacent to the Sweetgrass Preserve neighborhood. Read entire story with Lowcountry Land Trust→
The recently protected Shealy Farms Conservation Easement protects 20 acres of open space and 40 acres of remnant longleaf pine sandhill habitat supporting SWAP-listed species such as Southern fox squirrel, Southeastern American kestrel, and sandhill rosemary. This property also preserves 0.3 miles of scenic viewshed along Bethcar Church and Bluffwood Roads, helping to maintain the rural character of Aiken County in the Wagener area. Read entire story with Aiken Land Conservancy→
Florence County Council officially adopted their first Conservation Vision Plan which includes a goal to protect 30% of land through voluntary public aquisitions and conservation easements. SCLTN Land Trusts have been instrumental in supporting this exciting step towards proactive land protection and land use decisions for the future. Read the full story here.
