Land Conservation

February 24th 2021

More than 2,000 acres protected by Upstate Forever in 2020

We are proud to announce the permanent protection of 2,176 acres of private and public farmlands, forests, and greenspace across the 10-county Upstate South Carolina region in 2020.

January 15th 2021

Historic property in Travelers Rest permanently protected

Upstate Forever and the Travelers Rest Historical Society are pleased to announce the permanent protection of the 20-acre Spring Park and Spring Park Inn on Main Street.

December 15th 2020

Greenville County adopts conservation trust fund to protect threatened resources

This evening, Greenville County Council passed an ordinance establishing a trust fund to help permanently protect Greenville’s natural and historic assets for residents, visitors, and future generations.

October 15th 2020

500-acre Cedar Rock easement transferred to Upstate Forever

Recently, The Nature Conservancy of South Carolina transferred a 500-acre conservation easement to Upstate Forever.

March 27th 2020

Upstate Forever’s land trust renews national accreditation

Less than one-third of land trusts nationwide earn this distinction from the Land Trust Alliance.

September 26th 2019

Oconee's Chau Ram Park has more than doubled in size thanks to land acquisition

Press Release: South Carolina Conservation Bank and Naturaland Trust partner with Oconee County to purchase 212.69-acre addition for Chau Ram County Park; Conservation Easement held by Upstate Forever further protects the scenic property. Photos by Mac Stone, Naturaland Trust

July 10th 2019

Upstate Forever to Seek Reaccreditation from the Land Trust Alliance

The Land Trust Alliance’s land trust accreditation program recognizes land conservation organizations that meet national quality standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever. In 2008, Upstate Forever became the first land trust organization in South Carolina to receive national accreditation. Upstate Forever is pleased to announce it is now applying for renewal of accreditation.

June 24th 2019

Nature Conservancy Transfers 955 Acres to Jones Gap State Park

Jones Gap State Park has become approximately 25 percent larger following a donation of 955 acres to the SC Department of Parks, Recreations & Tourism from The Nature Conservancy. The property, known as Gap Creek, is protected in perpetuity by a conservation easement held by Upstate Forever.

Land Conservation

More than 2,000 acres protected by Upstate Forever in 2020

Historic property in Travelers Rest permanently protected

Greenville County adopts conservation trust fund to protect threatened resources

500-acre Cedar Rock easement transferred to Upstate Forever

Upstate Forever’s land trust renews national accreditation

Oconee's Chau Ram Park has more than doubled in size thanks to land acquisition

Upstate Forever to Seek Reaccreditation from the Land Trust Alliance

Nature Conservancy Transfers 955 Acres to Jones Gap State Park

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