Congaree Land Trust

Congaree Land Trust is a non-profit organization in Columbia, SC. Founded in 1992 by seven individuals, the organization is committed to conserving the natural and scenic lands of central SC. The Trust works across 15 counties in the Midlands, including Bamberg, Barnwell, Calhoun, Chester, Clarendon, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lee, Lexington, Newberry, Orangeburg, Richland, Saluda, Sumter, and Williamsburg. It holds a 5.00 rating based on 3 reviews. The primary tool used by the Congaree Land Trust is the conservation easement, a legal agreement between a landowner and the Trust that permanently protects a property from development and subdivision. This allows landowners to retain ownership and manage the land for farming, forestry, hunting, fishing, or recreation while ensuring its character is maintained for future generations. Since its inception, the organization has conserved over 100,000 acres, representing over 220 individual properties of priority conservation land. Spanning over 315,000 acres, this basin contains the nearly 27,000-acre Congaree National Park, which is home to the largest old growth bottomland hardwood forest remaining in the eastern US. The organization’s focus includes supporting economic vitality, promoting healthy lifestyles, safeguarding drinking water and clean air quality, and protecting local quality of life. Conservation easements help protect the natural areas that fuel this natural resource-based economy. The Trust also engages in cross-sector partnerships, including a business and conservation partnership initiative, and hosts events such as landowner workshops and nature outings. Congaree Land Trust is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, and donations are tax deductible. The Congaree Land Trust’s dedication to preserving the natural landscape and waterways of central SC ensures that the region’s unique ecological heritage and rural character are maintained for residents and visitors alike.

The Congaree Land Trust is located on Middleburg Drive, situated about 0.1 miles from Forest Drive and 0.2 miles from the Forest Hills neighborhood.

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Services:

• Community Engagement
• Conservation Easements
• Economic Development Support
• Environmental Education
• Land Protection