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1,950 Acres Protected as Addition to Sumter National Forest

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A 1,950-acre tract of land in Laurens County has been transferred to the US Forest Service to be permanently protected as part of Sumter National Forest.

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  • The Nature Conservancy acquired a 1,950-acre parcel in South Carolina to prevent it from being developed into housing or commercial projects.
  • The land has now been transferred to the US Forest Service, where it will be managed as part of the Sumter National Forest and made available for public recreation.
  • This acquisition serves as a buffer against urban sprawl in the growing I-26 corridor.

What to watch next

  • Ongoing development of an equestrian park by Laurens County on adjacent land
  • Future improvements to public access, including new trails and parking by the US Forest Service
  • Impact of the South Carolina Ten Million Acres Initiative on further state land conservation

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Named United States · Enoree Ranger District · Sumter National Forest · Henry McMaster · Laurens County · South Carolina Department of Natural Resources · The Nature Conservancy · US Forest Service

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