The land trust accreditation program recognizes land conservation organizations that meet national quality standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever. Lord Berkeley Conservation Trust was awarded its original accreditation in 2018 and is pleased to announce it is currently applying for renewal of accreditation. A public comment period is now open.

“The protection of the Lewisfield Preserve has been a long-standing priority of the Lord Berkeley Conservation Trust (LBCT) for decades. This effort was successful only because of partnership with OSI, LLT, SCDOT, and the former owners of the property, the Dennis family,” said Chris Vaughn, LBCT Director.

From Biggin Church to Mepkin Abbey to Fort Fair Lawn….we covered it all! The Lord Berkeley Conservation Trust in conjunction with the South Carolina Battleground Preservation Trust and Berkeley County hosted three Berkeley Battlefield Tours in April. Our tour guide, David Reuwer with SCBPT, was entertaining and informative and the company was delightful.

Lord Berkeley Conservation Trust has announced the permanent protection of one of the last remaining sections of the 18th century Old Santee Canal and 645 acres of surrounding forestland including nearly two miles of Santee River frontage.

It was a beautiful day for sporting clays!

The Lord Berkeley Conservation Trust has announced the permanent protection of 200 acres along the Ashley River near Ridgeville. Under the terms of the conservation easement, the property will not be developed, and the hardwood forest will remain intact to retain water quality in the River.

Good weather, company, food and drinks all for a good cause!

Lord Berkeley Conservation Trust (LBCT) recently announced that Chris Vaughn has assumed the role of Executive Director of the organization founded by visionary local conservationists in 1992.

When we speak of the Ashley River, images of the historic plantations, Middleton and Drayton Hall may come to mind; or perhaps the wide tidal river that flows boldly along the peninsula of Charleston into Charleston Harbor; but to truly know a river is to understand its beginnings.

Our Saturday evening Woods & Waters event was a living testimony to the support you give. With nearly 250 attendees, we felt the heartwarming fellowship of surrounding ourselves with people who believe in what we do.