Korn Tract to be Added to Aiken Gopher Tortoise Heritage Preserve
October 23, 2025
The 302-acre Korn Tract will soon be added to the 1,700-acre Aiken Gopher Tortoise Heritage Preserve. Aiken Land Conservancy purchased this property to protect the many rare species that call it home, and will soon transfer ownership to the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources.
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