Naturaland Trust

Programs: The following parcels were acquired by purchase: 1. Property along the upper reedy river in greenville county, sc deed 4334-4335. The reedy river as it flows through downtown greenville is the source of our communitys revival. This purchase will protect the wetlands, streams, and springs that supply the river which flows over the waterfall in falls park. We are constantly pursuing properties that protect the reedys water sources; properties that also contain towering trees, wildflowers, an endangered species, and migratory birds. These tracts are important lands that border the swamp rabbit trail, enhance neighborhoods, and add public green spaces to the city. We are also pursuing projects which help buffer the river's banks to help improve water quality downstream for years to come. 2. Crown of mountain bridge located along c. C. C. Road and happy acres road in greenville county, sc deed 3313-3315. Paris mountain is one of the most recognizable icons of the upstate. Only a short drive from downtown, it is also one of south carolina's most popular state parks. Every year as the upstate region grows, it's imperative that we maintain the balance between urban and wild spaces by fortifying the natural landscapes that have helped attract so many new residents to the area. Paris mountain state park is a treasure for those looking to hike, bike, and even paddle after work. 3. Track off highway 283 known as the mccormick spider lilly tract in mccormick county, sc. Thirteen acres of waterway provides refuge for a stunning population of rocky shoals spider lilies. The rocky shoals spider lily (hymenocallis coronari) is a spectacular native plant that blooms dramatically in may. The plant lives in river communities only in alabama, georgia, and south carolina. It was initially discovered by bartram in his 18th century visit to the savannah river. It lives in and beside rocky rivers in the lower piedmont. As a species, it has been devastated by dams, water quality decline, and development. It has been under consideration to be federally listed as an endangered species. This purchase is an effort to re-establish rocky shoals spider lily populations in piedmont rivers. 4. 33. 431 acres on paris mountain in greenville county, sc deed 1127/50. The paris mountain expansion tract will add another 33 acres the paris mountain state park to prevent further fragmentation of the park and allow the forest-dwelling wildlife to continue ranging beneath a mature hardwood canopy. The property contains the headwaters to a mountain creek that feeds into the larger buckhorn creek. On the northern edge of this tract is an intact ridgeline that shares its border with another property and enjoys expansive views during the winter. For the state park's 250,000 annual visitors, this property is an asset and one that could potentially result in a mile-long loop trail to connect into the park. This is an ideal property to help further protect the park from development and secure its ecological integrity for the wildlife that roams its forests. 5. Holiday lake in greenville county, sc deed 2509/1545-1549. The cherokee foothills highway (sc 11) traverses greenville, pickens, and oconee counties beneath the majestic blue ridge escarpment. Once a major thoroughfare for cherokee and keowee indians, the nationally designated scenic highway now carves through small towns, pristine lakes, and wilderness areas across the upstate. It has been featured in publications all over the country for the natural beauty that surrounds this quaint two lane highway. Naturaland trust has been working tirelessly to sustain the scenic quality of the cherokee foothills highway through land acquisition and partnerships with local, state, and federal organizations. The following parcel was received as a donation: 1. Tract 5 and 5a along river road, marietta, sc known as "cliffs n saluda. " deed 2485/5698-5701 the gift of these tracts added to the hiking trails already in existence in the cliffs area revealing scenic waterfall views and changes in elevation.