• SOUTHERN CONSERVATION TRUST

    ELEVATING NATURE THROUGH EXCEPTIONAL STEWARDSHIP

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  • SOUTHERN CONSERVATION TRUST

    ELEVATING NATURE THROUGH EXCEPTIONAL STEWARDSHIP

    ABOUT US
    BECOME A MEMBER
  • SOUTHERN CONSERVATION TRUST

    ELEVATING NATURE THROUGH EXCEPTIONAL STEWARDSHIP

    ABOUT US
    BECOME A MEMBER
  • SOUTHERN CONSERVATION TRUST

    ELEVATING NATURE THROUGH EXCEPTIONAL STEWARDSHIP

    ABOUT US
  • SOUTHERN CONSERVATION TRUST

    ELEVATING NATURE THROUGH EXCEPTIONAL STEWARDSHIP

    ABOUT US
  • SOUTHERN CONSERVATION TRUST

    ELEVATING NATURE THROUGH EXCEPTIONAL STEWARDSHIP

    ABOUT US

Southern Conservation Trust

Elevating Nature Through Exceptional Stewardship

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WHO WE ARE

The Southern Conservation Trust is a US 501(c)3 public charity, EIN 58-2036727, that elevates nature through the exceptional stewardship of over 65,000 acres of conserved land and public lands in 13 states. We operate 5 public nature areas in Fayette County, GA, and provide environmental education through our Fayette Environmental Education Center.

65,000+

ACRES

230+

EASEMENTS

13

STATES

5

NATURE AREAS

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Conservation

We impact over 65,000 acres of working farms, forests, scenic and historic landscapes, rivers, and vital wildlife habitats in 13 states throughout the southeast.

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EDUCATION

We provide environmental education through our Fayette Environmental Education Center and encourage meaningful interactions with nature.

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NATURE AREAS

We manage The Ridge Nature Area, Sams Lake Bird Sanctuary, Morgan Grove Nature Area, NeSmith Preserve, and Wildcat Woods.

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