New State Forest Opens in Dorchester

Dorchester County just unveiled Old Beech Hill, a stunning 16,000-acre state forest that’s a major win for conservation and community recreation. Priced at over $11 million, it’s a strategic investment to protect the Lowcountry’s natural heart from unchecked development. The land will be managed for timber, wildlife, and public hunting, while trails for hiking and birding are in the works — though not yet open to the public. A collaborative effort, it balances growth with preservation and promises local jobs as management and recreation programs ramp up. This is nature, economy, and community coming together — and it’s just getting started. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/34edf027aee65457