Land Conservation

3 key priorities for the New Year - December 30th, 2024

As our region faces unprecedented development pressure and demands on our natural resources, our work is more important and time-sensitive than ever before. read more

By Aldon Knight

Conservation & advocacy wins of 2024 - December 12th, 2024

As 2024 comes to a close, we're pausing to celebrate the many conservation and advocacy successes this year has brought. Here's a look at just a few highlights of our work this year — made possible by your generous support... read more

Andrea Cooper honored with Resolution of Commendation and Appreciation - November 19th, 2024

At the Fall 2024 Wyche Reception, former UF Executive Director Andrea Cooper was honored with a Resolution of Commendation and Appreciation passed by the Board of Directors. read more

A few updates post-Helene - October 15th, 2024

We are happy to report that our staff members and their families are safe. Our offices are open, and although several members of staff are still waiting on power or internet access, we are working as usual. read more

Meet the Team: Land Stewardship Specialist Trevor Freeman - August 14th, 2024

Get to know Upstate Forever's Land Stewardship Specialist Trevor Freeman through a few rapid-fire questions. read more

Upstate Forever seeking reaccreditation from the Land Trust Alliance, public comment period now open - July 16th, 2024

As a part of the reaccreditation process, the Land Trust Accreditation Commission invites public input and accepts signed, written comments regarding a land trust's compliance with national quality standards. As Upstate Forever seeks reaccreditation in 2024, we invite UF supporters, conservation easement landowners, partner organizations, and others to provide feedback. read more

Recently Protected: 101 acres in Southern Greenville County - July 1st, 2024

Hereford Hill Farm is a 101-acre, family-owned farm in Greenville County. The permanent protection of this property will help curb sprawl in an area facing unprecedented development pressure, in addition to preserving agricultural land and safeguarding local water sources. read more

Preserving the natural beauty that surrounds us - May 29th, 2024

Tom and Kathy Baer, owners of a recently protected property off Highway 11 in Pickens County, share their motivation for placing Reeds Run under a conservation easement. read more

By Guest Contributors