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Beaufort County Rural and Critical Land Preservation Program

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Preserving the unique environment, history, culture and economy of Beaufort County through land preservation.

greenways • waterways • a way of life

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What is Rural and Critical?

The Beaufort County Rural and Critical Land Preservation Program, since 1999, has actively preserved land deemed “critical” by citizens in addition to preserving the rural communities in our county. Just a few of the benefits to Beaufort County include:

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Explore Rural and Critical properties across Beaufort County


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Project Highlights

The Rural and Critical Program preserves many special properties including scenic vistas, working farms and forests, important cultural and historic sites, passive parkland, streams, rivers, coasts, and watersheds.

PASSIVE PARKS

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Squire Pope Carriage House and Property
The Citizens have spoken…about Passive Parks
Oyster Factory Park Improvements
Crystal Lake Park
SCENIC VISTAS

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Factory Creek Park
HISTORIC & CULTURAL

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Fort Fremont – Historic Beachfront Park
WORKING FARMS

Rural and Critical Program Completes Important Farmland Projects
Partnering to Protect Farmland
Penn Center Farm
Henry Farm Conservation Easement

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Want to know more about the Rural and Critical Program?

View our program resources and landowner information.

PROGRAM RESOURCES

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