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Council approves resolution to explore conveying 2,658‑acre conservation tract to Forestry Commission
Summary
The council unanimously authorized staff to pursue discussions with the South Carolina Forestry Commission and Aiken Land Conservancy about conveying a 2,658‑acre tract under an existing conservation easement to ensure long‑term protection and passive public access.
Aiken City Council voted unanimously April 20 to let staff begin discussions with the South Carolina Forestry Commission and Aiken Land Conservancy about a possible conveyance of a 2,658‑acre tract that the city purchased for watershed protection.
City staff described the property’s history, noting the city bought roughly 2,658 acres to protect the Upper Shaws Creek watershed and subsequently placed the entire tract in a conservation easement. Staff said the goal is to preserve the tract in…
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