A view of the marsh along the half-mile Pockoy Island Trail to Botany Bay’s boneyard beach. (Photo by Seanna Adcox/SC Daily Gazette)
COLUMBIA — A potential new state forest, an expansion to South Carolina’s most popular heritage preserve, and a smaller campground than expected at a state park are among projects under consideration after approval from state legislators.
Altogether, the conservation projects total more than 3,200 new acres. The plans received an initial OK last week by the Joint Bond Review Committee, a legislative panel that reviews state purchases. More state approvals are needed before plans can officially advance.
New state forest
A new state forest could be in the works as the state Forestry Commission examines 2,800 acres spanning Beaufort, Jasper and Hampton counties, according to meeting documents…