Land Conservation

Historic Soapstone Church and grounds permanently protected - October 20th, 2022

Established by formerly enslaved people following the Civil War, the six-acre property home to the historic Soapstone Baptist Church in Pickens County has been permanently protected through a conservation easement. read more

The Upstate Update: September 2022 - September 25th, 2022

In this month's Upstate Update, find three great ways to connect with UF next month and catch up on our team's latest work. read more

The Upstate Update: August 2022 - August 21st, 2022

In this month's Upstate Update, we share the unbelievably generous results of Mast General Store's Land Trust Day, share details on the upcoming Citizens Planning Academy series, and more. read more

UF and partners seek to buy Saluda Grade for rail trail - July 20th, 2022

A coalition of nonprofits including Upstate Forever are working to purchase the inactive Saluda Grade railroad corridor for a new approximately 31-mile rail trail. read more

The Upstate Update: July 2022 - July 19th, 2022

In this month's Upstate Update, we share how you can get your hands on a limited edition UF t-shirt, details on a land management project underway in Oconee County, ways you can get involved with growth in Greenville, plus details on several upcoming events. read more

2022 ForeverGreen Annual Awards Luncheon - June 14th, 2022

After forgoing our in-person celebration in 2021, it was a joy to gather again to celebrate the Upstate's leaders in conservation and sustainable growth! read more

Tyger River Foundation to receive the Clean Water Champion Award at ForeverGreen 2022 - June 7th, 2022

For their ongoing work to protect and provide access to water in Spartanburg County, the Tyger River Foundation will be recognized as Clean Water Champion at Upstate Forever's ForeverGreen Annual Awards Luncheon on Monday, June 13. read more

Hoyt Grant to receive the Tommy Wyche Land Conservation Champion Award at ForeverGreen 2022 - June 6th, 2022

For his dedication to conservation and the protection of the iconic Grant Meadow and Table Rock viewshed, Hoyt Grant will receive the Tommy Wyche Land Conservation Champion Award at Upstate Forever's ForeverGreen Annual Awards Luncheon on Monday, June 13. read more

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