Beaufort County Green Space Program
The Beaufort County Green Space Program is committed to preserving the natural beauty, cultural heritage, and ecological health of our region.
About the Green Space Program
Overview and Funding
The Green Space Program was approved by voters in 2022 to protect properties in our region for public benefit.
Featured Green Space Projects
The Green Space Program protects properties in and around Beaufort County. Below are some recent program successes.
Conserving Gregorie Neck
This undeveloped, 4,400 acre property was the first project protected with funds from the Beaufort County Green Space Program.
How to Apply to the Green Space Program
Interested in applying to the program? Before starting the process, be sure to check out these resources.
Learn about eligible land types
Eligible Applicants
General Review Process
Why Green Space Matters
Through strategic land conservation, responsible stewardship, and community engagement, we work to protect the landscapes that define Beaufort County—ensuring a sustainable future for generations to come.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Green Space Program is a county-led initiative dedicated to preserving natural landscapes, protecting wildlife habitats, and ensuring sustainable growth through land conservation and responsible stewardship.
Preserving green space helps protect water quality, reduce flooding, safeguard wildlife, maintain the county’s natural beauty, and support outdoor recreation opportunities. It also helps maintain the Lowcountry’s unique character and ecological health.
Not necessarily. While some conserved lands become public parks or nature reserves, others remain privately owned but protected from future development.
The program uses a combination of land purchases, conservation easements, and partnerships with private landowners, nonprofits, and government agencies to protect critical green spaces.
The program uses a combination of land purchases, conservation easements, and partnerships with private landowners, nonprofits, and government agencies to protect critical green spaces.