Nearly 70-acre nature preserve donated to Pender County

Nearly 70 acres have been donated to Pender County, paving the way for future public green space and recreation.

Pender County has officially acquired the Abbey Nature Preserve, according to a news release from the county. Mungo Homes, a home builder based in Columbia, South Carolina, donated the 62-acre preserve along with a 7.59-acre parcel.

The county has operated Abbey Nature Preserve as a public park through a lease agreement with Mungo Homes since 2022. After acquiring the land, the county can pursue long-term planning for development and stewardship for the property…

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