Southern Conservation Trust

Southern Conservation Trust is the only community land trust protecting nature for people and wildlife in the fast-growing Southern Crescent, today and for future generations.

Our Goals

Maintain, monitor & enhance the conservation properties we manage & own
Be an effective & respected community partner to protect special places
Educate the public concerning nature & environmental issues
Protect and preserve land

How Southern Conservation Trust Protects Natural Areas

Accepts land donations, manages and enhances conservation property for water quality, wildlife habitat, environmental education and passive recreation
Holds Conservation Easements – voluntary legal agreement to permanently preserve land for public benefit while offering landowners financial benefits such as deductions to income, property and estate taxes
Builds support for greenspace protection through community educational programs and presentations on local nature at our conservation properties and in our Nature Center

How the Trust Protects Nature in Your Community

Informs communities, local government and landowners in the Southern Crescent about the benefits and tools to protect greenspace as our region develops
Works with property owners who wish to preserve their land’s natural beauty through a conservation easement
Partnering with Chattahoochee Hill Country Conservancy in a Pilot Study to protect 3 special properties in rural South Fulton
Continue our monthly nature programs with expert speakers on wildlife, environmental issues and information about our natural world
We’re growing our Conservation Program and ensuring long term land stewardship by increasing our donor base and establishing strong community partnerships

Working together, we can protect nature for people and wildlife in the Southern Crescent, today and for future generations.

Southern Conservation Trust is growing
Southern Conservation Trust was founded by a small group of concerned citizens in 1993 who wished to protect environmentally sensitive land in their community. The Trust has grown since then, thanks to the support of the local residents, civic partnerships and foundation grants. Here are some accomplishments during the past several years: the Trust now

Distributes newsletters to 2000 households
Hosts public nature programs; sponsor volunteer work days at our preserves
Tripled our membership in each of the past 2 years
Finalized 1st Conservation Easement in Clayton County

2008 Board of Directors & Staff
Kevin Thames, Board Chair, Land Committee
Wetlands Biologist, Environmental Consultant
Newnan, GA
kevinthames@charter.net
770.253.3552

Phil Jones, Vice Chair & Treasurer, Fundraising Committee
Retired Pilot
Peachtree City, GA
pjonesandco@msn.com
770.486.6705

Phyllis Aguayo, Secretary, Outreach Committee
Environmental Activist
Peachtree City, GA
paguayo@bellsouth.net
770.487.6891

Jerry Peterson, Land Committee, Board Development Committee
Architect and Land Planner
Peachtree City, GA
jpetersonplan@aol.com
770.487.5173

Robin Lorber, Outreach Committee
Real Estate Agent
Peachtree City, GA
mrlorber@bellsouth.net
770.487.5108

Rod Smith, Land Committee
Small Business Owner
Newnan, GA 30265
rod@catalpalandscape.com
770.253.3806

Mark Gibson, Fundraising Committee
Vice President, March of Dimes Georgia
Peachtree City, GA 30268
me.gibson@yahoo.com
770.316.4311

Miranda Roberts, Fundraising Committee
Director of Field Services, March of Dimes, South GA
Brooks, GA
mroberts@marchofdimes.com
404.457.3691

Dennis Koehler, Fundraising Committee
Security Consultant
Peachtree City, GA
DennisKoehler@comcast.net
770.630.1138

Executive Director:
Abby Jordan
a.jordan@sctlandtrust.org
770.486.7774 (Fayette Office)
770.964.5212 (South Fulton Office)

Development Director:
Bonnie Helander
b.helander@sctlandtrust.org
770.486.7774 (Fayette Office)

Executive Director: Abby Jordan, eight year career in commercial real estate; active in environmental advocacy and greenspace protection in the Southern Crescent since 1997;
Graduate of the League of Conservation Voters’ Southeast Environmental Leadership Institute (2002) and the LTA Land Conservation Leadership Program (2003).
A Message from the Executive Director

We are seeking new Board members and Commitee members. Do you have a background in accounting or finance, law, or business management? Do you enjoy planning events, or perhaps walking in the woods, and contributing to the quality of life in your community? Please contact the Trust today at 770-486-7774 or info@sctlandtrust.org.