Lowcountry Land Trust and Dorchester County partner to conserve 67 acres of historic, ecologically rich landscape
Charleston, SC, – Lowcountry Land Trust and Dorchester County Government are proud to announce the permanent protection of the Barry Tract, a 67-acre property along the historic Ashley River Road National Scenic Byway. The nonprofit, committed to preserving Lowcountry landscapes and waterways for current and future generations, has officially recorded a conservation easement and transferred ownership of the property to the municipality, ensuring its transformation into a passive public park that will provide residents and visitors with recreational access to the State Scenic Ashley River.
The Barry Tract plays an imperative role within a larger network of protected lands. To date, Lowcountry Land Trust has conserved 17,450 acres across Dorchester County and 2,047 acres within the Ashley River watershed. Protecting the Barry Tract’s 67 acres of woodlands, wetlands, tidal streams, and trails strengthens the region, helping to reduce storm surge impacts, minimize erosion, support fisheries and wildlife habitat, and enhance recreation and education opportunities. Its coastal fringe maritime habitat, which is increasingly rare across the Southeast, supports migratory birds, mammals, amphibians, and reptiles, while its 31 acres of coastal wetlands reinforce the integrity of the Ashley River Historic District…