Lowcountry Land Trust protects 84 acres on Wadmalaw Island, expanding conservation corridor

Lowcountry Land Trust, a nonprofit committed to protecting land and water forever and connecting the community to conservation, announced the permanent protection of H&H Farm, approximately 84 acres of private farmland and wildlife habitat on Wadmalaw Island, further expanding a growing network of conserved land in one of the region’s most ecologically significant rural landscapes.

H&H Farm features a rich diversity of habitats, including a large freshwater pond, open fields, forested areas, and an oak allee, all of which support a wide range of native wildlife. Notably, the property provides habitat for migratory species, like sandhill cranes, with seven observed at once—a rare yet promising occurrence in South Carolina and especially uncommon in such numbers near rapidly growing areas.

“H&H Farm supports a remarkable diversity of wildlife species,” said Natalie Olson, Sea Islands program director at Lowcountry Land Trust. “This property expands the growing landscape of permanently protected land on Wadmalaw Island, safeguarding it from future development. Donating a conservation easement is a way for landowners to guarantee lasting protection of their land’s beauty and character, regardless of what the future brings.”

The conservation easement was fully donated by the landowners, and Lowcountry Land Trust thanks the family for their generosity in safeguarding the property’s future, ensuring its natural and agricultural character will be protected in perpetuity. In addition to its ecological value, the farm includes more than 13 acres of land designated as “farmland of statewide importance” by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service, underscoring its role in supporting local agriculture.

Wadmalaw Island, thanks to its residents’ leadership, has become a premier example of conservation success in the Lowcountry. Of the island’s approximately 26,666 total acres, more than 34%, or 9,000 acres, are now permanently protected, with the majority safeguarded through Lowcountry Land Trust’s conservation easement program. Landowners like those of H&H Farm continue to build on this momentum, ensuring the island’s natural beauty, wildlife habitat, and agricultural heritage are preserved for current and future generations.

By protecting properties like H&H Farm, Lowcountry Land Trust continues to advance its mission of conserving land vital to the health, resilience, and quality of life of communities across the Charleston region. These efforts help maintain the natural landscapes that define the Lowcountry while supporting wildlife, agriculture, and the region’s long-term resilience and sustainability.

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ABOUT LOWCOUNTRY LAND TRUST

Lowcountry Land Trust—a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization—permanently protects land throughout coastal South Carolina that is foundational to the region’s overall resilience and residents’ quality of life. Having protected over 165,000 acres since 1986, Lowcountry Land Trust is one of the most impactful land trusts in the state and across the country. Its work includes the stewardship of privately owned land and iconic public places, such as the future Angel Oak Preserve—a 44-acre immersive park and living museum in partnership with the City of Charleston. More information about Lowcountry Land Trust is available at www.lowcountrylandtrust.org