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Upstate Forever seeking reaccreditation from the Land Trust Alliance, public comment period now open

Upstate Forever seeking reaccreditation from the Land Trust Alliance, public comment period now open - July 16th, 2024

As a part of the reaccreditation process, the Land Trust Accreditation Commission invites public input and accepts signed, written comments regarding a land trust's compliance with national quality standards. As Upstate Forever seeks reaccreditation in 2024, we invite UF supporters, conservation easement landowners, partner organizations, and others to provide feedback. read more

Recently Protected: 101 acres in Southern Greenville County

Recently Protected: 101 acres in Southern Greenville County - July 1st, 2024

Hereford Hill Farm is a 101-acre, family-owned farm in Greenville County. The permanent protection of this property will help curb sprawl in an area facing unprecedented development pressure, in addition to preserving agricultural land and safeguarding local water sources. read more

The Upstate Update: June 2024

The Upstate Update: June 2024 - June 17th, 2024

In this month's Upstate Update, RSVP for an upcoming Advocacy Happy Hour with our staff, learn about our Development Director position, an August Advocacy Training, updates on the Bramlett Rd. contamination cleanup, and more. read more

Q&A with itty bitty naturalists

Q&A with itty bitty naturalists - June 7th, 2024

We asked four "next generation conservationists" — a.k.a. kids of UF staff members — to share their thoughts on the outdoors. read more

By Guest Contributors

Building communities we love

Building communities we love - June 5th, 2024

Travelers Rest Here founder Lacey Keigley reflects on the importance of fostering a love of community. read more

By Guest Contributors

Honoring the land and its resources

Honoring the land and its resources - June 3rd, 2024

Rabbit Crest Farms co-owner Elijah Ackerman chronicles the journey that led he and his wife to start a farm that provides Upstate residents with fresh produce and beautiful flowers. read more

By Guest Contributors

Empowering more voices in place-making

Empowering more voices in place-making - May 31st, 2024

City of Greenville Planning Commissioner Pamela Adams recounts the fight to save the Dr. E.E. McClaren Medical Shelter in the West End of Greenville. read more

By Guest Contributors

Preserving the natural beauty that surrounds us

Preserving the natural beauty that surrounds us - May 29th, 2024

Tom and Kathy Baer, owners of a recently protected property off Highway 11 in Pickens County, share their motivation for placing Reeds Run under a conservation easement. read more

By Guest Contributors

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