Land Conservation

July 11th 2024

Grant Awarded for Saluda Grade Trail

The Saluda Grade Trail was awarded a $450,000 grant from the federal Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies, announced today. The 31-mile Saluda Grade rail trail was one of four projects throughout Appalachia to be selected for its outstanding potential to strengthen local economies.

January 30th 2024

More forests, farms, and green space protected by Upstate Forever in 2023

Upstate Forever worked with landowners, funders, and partners to facilitate permanent conservation easements on nearly 800 acres last year in Upstate South Carolina.

March 16th 2023

Agreement Reached on Saluda Grade Rail Line

A coalition of nonprofits including Upstate Forever that is spearheading the Saluda Grade Trail has reached an agreement with Norfolk Southern to sell the 31-mile rail line for use as a recreational rail trail.

February 15th 2023

More than 700 acres in Anderson, Greenville, Pickens Counties recently protected by Upstate Forever

Upstate Forever's nationally accredited land trust recently protected six properties totalling 735 acres in partnership with landowners across the Upstate.

October 18th 2022

Historic Soapstone Church and grounds permanently protected

The six-acre property home to the historic Soapstone Baptist Church in Pickens County has been permanently protected through a conservation easement. In addition to the church’s leadership, partners instrumental in this important conservation project include the South Carolina Conservation Bank, Upstate Forever, and the Upstate Land Conservation Fund.

July 20th 2022

Nonprofits Seek to Buy Saluda Grade for Rail Trail

A coalition of nonprofits in North Carolina and South Carolina are working together to purchase the inactive Saluda Grade railroad corridor for a new approximately 31-mile rail trail.

February 1st 2022

Nearly 3,600 acres protected by Upstate Forever in 2021

Our nationally accredited land trust protected approximately 3,600 acres of private and public forests, farmlands, and green spaces across Upstate South Carolina in 2021. Partner projects where Upstate Forever was integral to the effort’s success comprise nearly 900 additional acres.

September 21st 2021

300 Acres Permanently Protected in Northern Greenville County

We are pleased to announce the protection of 300 acres in northern Greenville County in partnership with the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism.

Land Conservation

Grant Awarded for Saluda Grade Trail

More forests, farms, and green space protected by Upstate Forever in 2023

Agreement Reached on Saluda Grade Rail Line

More than 700 acres in Anderson, Greenville, Pickens Counties recently protected by Upstate Forever

Historic Soapstone Church and grounds permanently protected

Nonprofits Seek to Buy Saluda Grade for Rail Trail

Nearly 3,600 acres protected by Upstate Forever in 2021

300 Acres Permanently Protected in Northern Greenville County

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