One initiative of Upstate Forever’s Land Trust Program is a conservation buyers’ registry.  Essentially a matchmaking service for landowners and buyers, our Land Trust staff will identify “conservation buyers,” who desire to purchase significant lands and are willing to protect them, and match them with "conservation sellers," landowners who need to sell wonderful properties, but don't wish to see them all cut up into development. In most cases, some limited use of the conservation property is appropriate, such as a few single-family residences, farming, and timber management.  In addition, tax benefits might be available to the buyer.

If you are on the lookout for a great conservation property, please contact Dana Leavitt, Land Trust Special Projects Director, at (864) 250-0500x23 or dleavitt@upstateforever.org.