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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 16, 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.

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Q&A with itty bitty naturalists

Q&A with itty bitty naturalists
Guest Contributors  |  June 7, 2024

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

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Building communities we love

Building communities we love
June 5, 2024

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

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Honoring the land and its resources

Honoring the land and its resources
June 3, 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.

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Empowering more voices in place-making

Empowering more voices in place-making
May 31, 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.

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Preserving the natural beauty that surrounds us

Preserving the natural beauty that surrounds us
May 29, 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.

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Today and Tomorrow: Explore the latest issue of the Upstate Advocate

Today and Tomorrow: Explore the latest issue of the Upstate Advocate
Aldon Knight  |  May 27, 2024

Executive Director Aldon Knight introduces the latest edition of our print newsletter. In this issue, you'll find stories from Upstate conservationists working to protect and improve our region for future generations, in addition to information about the Generations Campaign and more news from our staff.

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Meet the Team: Land Conservation Operations Coordinator Laura Smith

Meet the Team: Land Conservation Operations Coordinator Laura Smith
February 20, 2024

Get to know Upstate Forever's Land Conservation Operations Coordinator Laura Smith through a few rapid-fire questions.

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