Candidates weigh in on land protection
October 16, 2026
EARLY VOTING STARTS MONDAY!
The economy...social services... but where do the candidates stand on the environment, specifically land protection. What are their favorite places or experiences in the outdoors? What are their views on land protection- how much? How? Where?
The Network's Policy Committee invited each candidate for the offices of Governor and Commissioner of Agriculture to answer a few questions about their positions on issues that impact the work of land trusts.
Read their responses→ GOVERNOR and AG COMMISSIONER
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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.
