We're hiring: Land Stewardship Specialist

This full-time position plays an integral role in our Stewardship and Land Management team by conducting annual monitoring visits to properties protected by conservation easements, interfacing with landowners, compiling reports, and more.

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Land Conservation

Breaking news: Agreement reached with Norfolk Southern to purchase the Saluda Grade rail line - March 16th, 2023

Conserving Carolina; PAL: Play, Advocate, Live Well; and Upstate Forever are pleased to announce that an agreement with Norfolk Southern has been reached to sell the 31-mile rail line for use as a recreational rail trail. read more

Heirs' Property is the Leading Cause of Black Involuntary Land Loss - February 15th, 2023

This Black History Month we are featuring The Center for Heirs’ Property Preservation located in North Charleston, SC, for their work that helps families protect and keep their family land, build generational wealth, and grow working landscapes. read more

By Elizabeth Swails

More than 700 acres in Anderson, Greenville, Pickens Counties recently protected by Upstate Forever - February 15th, 2023

We're thrilled to announce the recent protection of six properties totaling 735 acres across the Upstate. read more

ForeverGreen tickets now on sale - February 13th, 2023

Early bird tickets are now available for our ForeverGreen Luncheon and 25th anniversary celebration on Monday, April 24! read more

The Upstate Update: January 2023 - January 25th, 2023

In this month's Upstate Update, we reflect on 2022's conservation successes, celebrate grants awarded for water quality work in Anderson County, and more. read more

2022 in Review - December 30th, 2022

As we enter the final days of 2022, we're pausing to reflect on the conservation successes this year has brought for Upstate Forever, our partners, and all who are proud to call Upstate South Carolina home. read more

A quick note on Giving Tuesday - November 29th, 2022

Your gift today will help Upstate Forever staff carry the momentum of this year's successes into 2023 — our 25th year! read more

By Aldon Knight

The Upstate Update: November 2022 - November 20th, 2022

In this month's Upstate Update, we celebrate some of this year's successes to date, give you a look at UF in the news, and more. read more