South Carolina’s special places 

are in our hands… 

and yours.

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South Carolina’s special places 

are in our hands… 

and yours.

The South Carolina Land Trust Network (SCLTN) unites land trusts to amplify the power of permanent land conservation.

Landowners

By protecting your land, you have a say in its future. You leave behind a legacy which remains with the land—forever. 

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    Camp Awanita, protected by The Nature Conservancy. C: Bill Robertson

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1.3 Million Protected Acres and Counting

From the mountains to the sea, the river bottoms to the agricultural fields, South Carolina’s open spaces define our quality of life, shape our traditions, clean our water, and drive an $85 billion timber, farming, and tourism economy. 


Together, South Carolina land trusts have collectively protected more than one million acres of land in our state. 

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Land Trust Staff

Within the SC Land Trust Network (LTN) members find an interconnected and encouraging community of like-minded people. We share not only the values of land protection, but also the idea that a unified group is stronger than one which stands alone.

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Latest Stories and News

November 18, 2025
The Open Space Institute (OSI) and Berkeley County have completed a significant conservation feat: the acquisition of Blessing Plantation in Huger, South Carolina. Set in the heart of the Cooper River Historic District, the nearly 630-acre property will ultimately become a new county park— offering long-desired public access to fishing and kayaking, and offering a one-of-a-kind public recreation experience on a former colonial-era rice plantation. Read more.
November 11, 2025
Lowcountry Land Trust is proud to announce the permanent protection of a 37-acre property on Johns Island that the same family has stewarded for more than 115 years. The conservation of this beloved land not only preserves vital agricultural soils, forested wetlands, and wildlife habitat but also honors the island’s deep-rooted rural character, reinforcing Charleston County’s Urban Growth Boundary and helping to manage growth and resiliency in the region. Read more.
November 7, 2025
Aiken Land Conservancy (ALC) seeks a passionate person to lead land conservation efforts for the organization and continue to grow its conservation footprint. The Conservation Coordinator, with support from the Executive Director and Stewardship Coordinator, will take the lead on completing fee and less-than-fee conservation projects, with a particular emphasis on ALC’s Strategic Focal Areas. Due to the small size of ALC, the Conservation Coordinator will also have the unique opportunity to work closely with the Executive Director and Stewardship Coordinator on a number of other activities as time, interests, and skillsets allow. To learn more, click here.
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