110,000 Acres of South Carolina Lowcountry Land To Be Preserved For Generations
Posted by lowcountryhunting on September 5, 2008
There is an ongoing effort to protect the South Carolina lowcountry’s natural beauty that people should really know about. It is called the Savannah River Preserve, and Jeff Dennis at the Charleston Mercury has written a great article all about this fantastic endeavor. Below is his intro, and you can click here to read the full story…
Savannah River Preserve Flourishes by Jeff Dennis
Did you know that the Savannah River swamp is a formidable natural formation complete with centuries-old cypress trees, oxbow lakes and endless pockets of wilderness? It’s true that the South Carolina side of the Savannah River comprises this aforementioned habitat that boasts a wonderful biodiversity. The Savannah River Preserve is an extension of the decade-old SOLO, or South Lowcountry Focus Area. The SRP is a consortium of private landowners, public entities and non-profit organizations that has quietly compiled 110,000 acres of protected lands associated with the Savannah River.
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