South Carolina permanently protected more than 62,000 acres of working forest in its largest conservation easement; the $70 million effort includes a $50 million federal grant and blocks future fragmentation

• Image Credits: Mac Stone taken via South Carolina Forestry CommissionIn fantastic news for climate activists, South Carolina has permanently protected more than 62,000 acres of forestland in one of the state's biggest conservation efforts.
• The project, which spans three river basins, is a major win for wildlife, local communities and the environment.
• More importantly, it ensures that these forests will not gradually disappear under the pressure of expanding cities, mining and commercial development.