Preserving the unique environment, history, culture, and economy of Beaufort County through land preservation.
greenways • waterways • a way of life
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:
Preserving our unique coastal ENVIRONMENT and QUALITY OF LIFE by purchasing land to keep rivers and beaches clean, preserve wildlife habitat, and for passive parks.
Preserving our CULTURE and HISTORY by protecting Native American sites, colonial forts, Gullah/Geechee heritage sites, and much more.
Preserving our CULTURE and HISTORY by protecting Native American sites, colonial forts, Gullah/Geechee heritage sites, and much more.
Preserving our CULTURE and HISTORY by protecting Native American sites, colonial forts, Gullah/Geechee heritage sites, and much more.
Explore Rural and Critical properties across Beaufort County
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
Squire Pope Carriage House and Property
The Citizens have spoken…about Passive Parks
Oyster Factory Park is new and improved
Crystal Lake Park Plans Move Forward
SCENIC VISTAS
Squire Pope Carriage House and Property
Factory Creek Park
HISTORIC & CULTURAL
Squire Pope Carriage House and Property
Fort Fremont – Historic Beachfront Park
WORKING FARMS
Rural and Critical Program Completes Important Land Projects
Partnering to Protect Farmland
Penn Center Farm
Henry Farm Conservation Easement
Want to know more about the Rural and Critical Program?
View our program resources and landowner information.
