In a landscape shaped by agriculture and forests, 770 acres of working farm and forest land in Harnett County are now permanently conserved. Conserved through a permanent easement in partnership with Three Rivers Land Trust (TRLT), the property will continue to protect productive soils, managed timberland, and natural resources that sustain the county’s rural character and economy.

“This project represents exactly what Three Rivers Land Trust strives to accomplish,” states Travis Morehead, TRLT’s Executive Director. “By conserving this large tract of farm and forest land, we are protecting Harnett County’s rural character and safeguarding natural resources that benefit the entire community.”

In addition to its agricultural and forestry value, the conserved land provides important wildlife habitat and helps protect water quality in the Cape Fear River Basin. Forested areas on the property help filter runoff, reduce erosion, and support native plants and wildlife.

 “This project is one of the largest donated conservation easements in TRLT’s history, and TRLT’s largest project in Harnett County,” states Emily Callicutt, TRLT’s Director of Conservation. “We are so thankful to the landowners who recognized the importance of conserving this special place and worked with TRLT to make that protection a reality.”

In recent years, growth spreading outward from the Triangle has increased development pressure on Harnett County’s working lands. This conservation project helps balance that growth with the long-term need for farms, forests, and open space.

This project was made possible thanks to the generous conservation easement donation by the landowners and TRLT supporters.