Caring for the Land Today—and Tomorrow
Stewardship is at the heart of everything we do at the Aiken Land Conservancy. Stewardship is about more than protecting land, it is about maintaining and enhancing the natural character and ecological health of conserved properties for generations to come.
Annual Monitoring & Reporting
As part of our commitment to protecting conserved lands and national accreditation, we are required to conduct annual monitoring visits for all of our conservation properties, both private and public. This annual reporting ensures that the conservation values of these properties are intact through time.
Each year, our Stewardship Coordinator will reach out to landowners to schedule a monitoring visit. We typically contact landowners by email or phone to arrange a time that works best. During the visit, we assess the property to confirm that conservation values are being conserved, document any changes, and answer landowner questions if we are monitoring land that is not ours.
Landowners are welcome to join us during the monitoring visit to walk the property and share updates or observations. However, if a landowner is unavailable or prefers not to attend, we can complete the visit independently with respect for their time and property.
Our goal is to make this process as simple and straightforward as possible, while ensuring the long-term protection of these special places.
Need Conservation Boundary Signs?
We encourage all landowners to proudly display ALC conservation boundary signs on their property to help mark and protect the conserved areas. These signs not only highlight your commitment to conservation but also help others recognize the important work we’re doing together, helping to drum up additional interest in conservation.
To request your signs, please contact our Stewardship Coordinator, Ryne, at ryne@conserveaiken.org.
Landowner Education & Conservation Resources
Native Plantings and
Habitat Restoration
Invasive Plants and Animals
Non-native Invasive Plants in South Carolina
Landowner’s Guide to Local Conservation Resources
Tree Seedling Suppliers and Consultants
IFCO Seedlings
A tree seedling producer and distributor with consultation services and a local nursery in Windsor, South Carolina, IFCO specializes in high-quality container-grown native pines such as Loblolly and Longleaf, supporting regional reforestation through modern facilities across the Southeast.
1265 GA Hwy 133 N, Moultrie, GA 31768
(800) 633 4506
ifcoseedlings.com
IFCO Genetic Investment Advisor for South Carolina
Andrew W. Stewart
(336) 613-7654
astewart@ifcoseedlings.com
Land Management Services
Black Magic Land Management
Black Magic Land Management in Aiken, South Carolina delivers expert forestry and land management services, emphasizing safe and controlled prescribed burning and land stewardship, to help landowners manage fire risk and maintain healthy landscapes.
720 W Rollingwood Road, Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 292-1071
bmlm.llc@gmail.com
Auvenshine Land Management
Auvenshine Land Management in Aiken, South Carolina is a small, family run business providing services to maintain property and specialize in pond and sloped vegetation management.
(803) 295-2612
Cshine4@aol.com
Native Plant Nurseries in the Region
Woodlanders Nursery
A renowned specialty nursery offering a diverse selection of native, rare, and hard-to-find plants for gardeners and collectors.
925 Park Avenue SE, Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 648-7522
woodlanders.net
Asclepias and More
Asclepias & More is a native‐plant nursery specializing in pollinator‐friendly plants. The nursery grows high-quality natives (and other species that attract pollinators) without the use of pesticides.
1055 Fieldstone Rd, Grovetown, GA
(706) 533-1149
Natives for Pollinators in Grovetown, GA - Asclepias and More
Local Boy Nursery & Landscaping
Local nursery in Salley, SC, specializing in landscape plants such as shrubbery and shade trees.
395 Walker St, Salley, SC 29137
(803) 206-1807
localboynursery.com
Habitat Management & Forestry Consultation & Cost-Share Assistance
The Longleaf Alliance
The Longleaf Alliance is a nonprofit organization dedicated to restoring and conserving longleaf pine ecosystems across the Southeast through education, partnerships, and on-the-ground management support.
longleafalliance.org
Jennie Haskell, Coastal Partnerships Coordinator
jennie@longleafalliance.org
South Carolina Forestry Commission
The South Carolina Forestry Commission is a state agency that manages, protects, and promotes the sustainable use of South Carolina’s forest resources through fire management, stewardship programs, and landowner assistance.
5500 Broad River Road, Columbia, SC 29212
scfc.gov
(803) 896-8800
scfc@scfc.gov
Don't see your business or organization here? Get in touch with us if you offer these services and we will add it. We believe in supporting local businesses whenever possible.
Meet Our Stewardship Coordinator
Ryne is a graduate of Clemson University, where he studied conservation area management and wildlife biology. He comes to ALC from The Orianne Society, a well-respected organization focused on researching and conserving reptile and amphibian populations and their habitats across the Southeastern United States. During his time there, Ryne worked on conservation efforts for the declining Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake and other native reptile species, as well as habitat quality assessments on public lands across the Coastal Plains of Georgia.
He also worked as a field biologist for several renowned herpetological conservation organizations, including the University of Georgia’s Savannah River Ecology Lab and Marshall University. These roles sparked Ryne’s interest and passion for restoring native habitats across the Southeast, particularly sandhill ecosystems. His hands-on experience and specialized knowledge in habitat management make him an invaluable asset to our team.
As Stewardship Coordinator, Ryne plays a key role in helping us uphold the conservation values of the Aiken Land Conservancy. His expertise in Southeastern natural resource conservation strengthens our ability to ensure that protected lands remain healthy, resilient, and thriving for generations to come.
