‘Lewisfield Preserve’ Created Along Cooper River Corridor

BERKELEY COUNTY, SC —The Open Space Institute, Lord Berkeley Conservation Trust, and Lowcountry Land Trust announce the creation of the Lewisfield Preserve: a 600-acre sanctuary of mature bottomland hardwood forests […]
FREE Forest Landowner Workshop Series

The Sewee Longleaf Conservation Cooperative is hosting a series of workshops for landowners in Georgetown, Williamsburg, Charleston, and Berkeley Counties. These workshops are the opportunity to speak with natural resource […]
Lowcountry Land Trust Protects 450 Acres in Allendale County

ALLENDALE COUNTY, SC – Lowcountry Land Trust (LLT) has announced the permanent protection of 450 acres in Allendale County through a conservation easement. The property, known as Willingham Plantation, lies […]
Lowcountry Land Trust Protects 240 Acres Adjacent to Old Sheldon Church Ruins

BEAUFORT COUNTY, SC – Lowcountry Land Trust (LLT) has announced the permanent protection of 240 acres surrounding one of the most iconic sites in the Lowcountry, the Old Sheldon Church […]
Year In Review: 2021

This year, we made great strides: we protected more land, got back to in-person events, fulfilled our stewardship responsibilities, and had the honor of working with passionate conservationists, all of […]
Protecting the Sea Islands with Natalie Olson

As an organization, we are always looking for new ways to meet the conservation needs of our coastal South Carolina communities. To address this need, we are excited to announce […]
LLT part of multi-organization effort to protect vital land in Ashley River Historic District

Lowcountry Land Trust part of multi-organization effort to protect vital land in Ashley River Historic District CHARLESTON, SC — Lowcountry Land Trust (LLT), The Open Space Institute (OSI), South Carolina […]
Lowcountry Land Trust Protects Land on the Black River

Lowcountry Land Trust Protects Land on the Black River Millgrove Plantation adds to larger Black River conservation effort CHARLESTON, S.C. — Lowcountry Land Trust has announced the permanent protection of […]
Why We Conserve Salt Marshes

Water is the fundamental source of life for wildlife and humans alike. Here in the Lowcountry, it shapes our borders, nourishes our bodies, and defines our lifestyles. Conversely, raging storms […]
Boone Hall: Reflecting on an Extraordinary Gift

When I drive onto the sand roads of Boone Hall Plantation, I always roll down both front seat windows. My practice was no different when I visited on Friday, November […]