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 Planning & Policy

Six things we'd like to see from the Greenville County Comp Plan - February 28th, 2019

With Greenville County's comp plan update process underway, it's a great time to talk about land use and how it impacts our lives. Here are six priorities we're advocating for in 2019. read more

By Lisa Hallo

The Upstate Update: February 2019 - February 25th, 2019

In this month's Upstate Update, find all the details about the launch of our Crossroads Campaign, recap the 2019 ForeverGreen awards luncheon, take action to support the Energy Freedom Act, and more. read more

Show Up for Greenville's Future - February 4th, 2019

Hate sitting in traffic? Wish schools were built in more walkable locations? Show up and be part of the conversation to determine how Greenville will grow at upcoming County Comprehensive Plan meetings. read more

By Lisa Hallo

The Upstate Update: January 2019 - January 20th, 2019

In this month's Upstate Update, get the details on this year's ForeverGreen Luncheon and award recipients, read about recent conservation successes, ways you can create a lasting legacy, and more. read more

Spartanburg's Northside Initiative to receive Land Planning & Policy Champion award - January 16th, 2019

The Northside Initiative is the Land Planning & Policy Champion at Upstate Forever's 2019 ForeverGreen Awards Luncheon. The award recognizes the Initiative’s participants for their collaborative efforts to transform and revitalize Spartanburg’s Northside community. read more

Ecosystems Services: Why Conservation Boosts the Bottom Line - November 26th, 2018

Economists, researchers, and communities are taking a more sophisticated look at the economic value of natural areas, open space, and local water resources. read more

The trail that almost wasn't - October 26th, 2018

How Upstate Forever, Greenville County, GHS, and other partners fought tooth and nail to bring the game-changing GHS Swamp Rabbit Trail to life. read more

By Lisa Hallo

Greenville owes much to the Reedy River Master Plan - October 24th, 2018

The Reedy River Master Plan — which provided the framework for the GHS Swamp Rabbit Trail, Falls Park, Lake Conestee Nature Park, Unity Park, and more — is a prime example of how community planning can work. read more

By Barry Nocks, Professor Emeritus, Clemson