Dorchester County Partners with The Lowcountry Land to conserve 67 Acres of Historic, Ecologically Rich Landscape

December 11, 2025

Dorchester County Greenbelt Program and Lowcountry Land Trust are proud to announce the permanent protection of the Barry Tract, a 67-acre property along the historic Ashley River Road National Scenic Byway. The Land Trust has officially recorded a conservation easement and transferred ownership of the property to the County, ensuring its transformation into a passive public park that will provide residents and visitors with recreational access to the State Scenic Ashley River.


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