A South Carolina family raised cattle and horses on its farm for generations; in 2025, it permanently protected 2,000 acres from development in the largest such deal in Laurens County's history
- Representative imageA South Carolina family has permanently protected 2,000 acres of farmland, forests and waterways that had remained in private ownership for generations.
- The Creekland Farms property in Laurens County was placed under a conservation easement in 2025, preventing future development while allowing the landowners to continue using it for agriculture, forestry and recreation.
- The Nature Conservancy described the agreement as the largest conservation easement in Laurens County’s history.
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- Representative imageA South Carolina family has permanently protected 2,000 acres of farmland, forests and waterways that had remained in private ownership for generations.
- The Creekland Farms property in Laurens County was placed under a conservation easement in 2025, preventing future development while allowing the landowners to continue using it for agriculture, forestry and recreation.
- The Nature Conservancy described the agreement as the largest conservation easement in Laurens County’s history.
Sources: Times of India