From Gun Range to Conservation Land
76 acres of new public land were just added to the Green River Game Lands! And there’s more. Neighbors who started by fighting a gun range are now working together to protect 300 acres.
76 acres of new public land were just added to the Green River Game Lands! And there’s more. Neighbors who started by fighting a gun range are now working together to protect 300 acres.
Conserving Carolina and our partners are working to purchase the historic 31-mile Saluda Grade railroad for a new rail trail!
Rafael Bravo grew up farming in Venezuela and he had a dream to farm when he retired. He’s living that dream at a newly protected farm in Polk County, where regenerative practices are bringing new life to the land.
Two local farms are now protected forever with conservation easements, saving their productive farmland and scenic beauty for future generations.
Polk County students are planning the future of natural areas near schools, including Laughter Pond and Little White Oak Mountain.