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

25 Highlights from 25 Years - May 10th, 2023

These are just a few of the highlights that your support has made possible over the last 25 years read more

Why Upstate Forever Supports the Greenville Development Code - May 5th, 2023

The City of Greenville's Development Code is getting closer to adoption. Learn about the 5 reasons we support the Development Code's proposed zoning and land development regulations and how you can voice your support as well. read more

By Sherry Barrett

Our 25th anniversary edition of the "Upstate Advocate" is here - April 26th, 2023

We are proud to share with you the latest issue of our twice-yearly print publication, the "Upstate Advocate." This special edition celebrates Upstate Forever's 25 years of hard work, in addition to sharing the latest news and conservation successes from our team. read more

By Andrea Cooper

The Upstate Update: April 2023 - April 22nd, 2023

In this Earth Day edition of our monthly digital newsletter, we share how you can be one of the first to receive our 25th anniversary t-shirt, an action alert regarding pipeline transparency, and more. read more

Accessory Dwelling Units: Meeting the needs of a growing community - March 24th, 2023

UF's Land Policy Manager Allie Martinsen explains one potential solution to the housing stock issues facing our region and the nation - accessory dwelling units - and how they could be a good place to start for our community. read more

By Allie Martinsen

Action Alert: Support the New Greenville Development Code - March 24th, 2023

Join us in supporting the timely adoption of the Greenville Development Code by submitting comments before 2:00 PM on Monday, March 27 and speaking in support of the draft Code at the Planning Commission public hearing on Thursday, March 30 at 4:00 PM. read more

By Sherry Barrett

Open Space Across the Upstate - February 28th, 2023

UF's Land Policy Manager Allie Martinsen explains the benefits of open space across the Upstate region and how we can preserve and equitably distribute it in the face of rapid development. read more

By Allie Martinsen

2023 State and Local Advocacy Priorities - February 23rd, 2023

These are our 2023 Advocacy Priorities. Read more about these issues and why we have chosen to prioritize them. read more