Property reinforces Charleston County’s Urban Growth Boundary and the island’s rural heritage
Charleston, SC, November 12, 2025 – Lowcountry Land Trust, a nonprofit committed to preserving Lowcountry landscapes and waterways for current and future generations, is proud to announce the permanent protection of a 37-acre property on Johns Island that the same family has stewarded for more than 115 years. The conservation of this beloved land not only preserves vital agricultural soils, forested wetlands, and wildlife habitat but also honors the island’s deep-rooted rural character, reinforcing Charleston County’s Urban Growth Boundary and helping to manage growth and resiliency in the region.
The generational property conserves two valuable habitats that are integral to the local landscape and ecosystem—just over 13 acres of upland areas containing prime agricultural soils and forested wetlands that support biodiversity, improve water quality, and help mitigate flooding. The conservation easement was fully donated by the family, continuing their enduring legacy of care for the land. This act of generosity ensures the property will remain both undeveloped and protected forever, serving as a testament to Johns Island’s heritage and modeling the impact of private land conservation in the Lowcountry…