Land Protection
As of year end 2008 the Lowcountry Open Land Trust has responsibility for ensuring the protection of 226 tracts of land covering over 76,500 acres.
These properties range from 1 to over 12,000 acres in size and are located throughout the Lowcountry. Most of these lands are under conservation easement but LOLT does hold title to more than 1,800 acres of marshland near Charleston. These lands protect important and threatened natural communities, provide habitat for endangered, rare and common species alike, protect water quality and scenic riverfront views, preserve rural agricultural and timber lands, protect irreplaceable historic sites and structures and maintain the natural and rural character of the Lowcountry.
LOLT works closely in partnership with the coastal Focus Area Task Forces, which are semi-formal associations between landowners, conservation organizations and governmental agencies dedicated to promoting and coordinating land conservation efforts within their specific Focus Areas. The Protected Properties page will take you on a tour of the Lowcountry, highlighting the protected lands of the coastal Focus Areas and beyond.
