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See the latest update on the Angel Oak Preserve project

The Angel Oak Preserve project is moving forward hoping to begin construction next year.

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POV: Strolling along the Angel Oak Preserve boardwalk.

Provided by Lowcountry Land Trust

The Angel Oak Preserve project on Johns Island is getting closer to breaking ground. Keep reading for the latest update from Lowcountry Land Trust.

Recap

The Angel Oak Preserve is a $8 million conservation effort led by nonprofit Lowcountry Land Trust aiming to protect the land surrounding the historic Angel Oak tree.

Planned features

  • Outdoor classroom
  • Nature play area
  • Wooded trails
  • Interpretive signage
  • A parking area
  • A welcome center showcasing the history of the Sea Islands

Latest update

The project’s landscape architect, Nelson Byrd Woltz, has reached the final stages of the development phase. Liollio Architecture, the firm designing the welcome center, is entering the schematic design phase later this month. In this phase, the team will define the structure and layout of the center, and it is expected to take about three to four months.

The project is scheduled to break ground in late summer 2025 and is expected to open in ~two years.

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