Wildlife, wildlife habitat, and all of the various laws and incentive programs relating to them can have a significant impact on the value of land and acreage.

  A buyer should carefully determine his/her goals relating to wildlife.  Is Deer and Turkey hunting a priority?  Maybe upland game bird hunting is of importance.  The wildlife habitat required for these two pursuits are not the same, and may require different land types with different characteristics.  When working for the seller, we examine the potential land uses relating to wildlife, and adjust the marketing strategy accordingly. From the buyer side, we try to ensure that a land acquisition suits a buyers intended wildlife goals. Please visit the link below entitled "Wildlife Management" for a closer look at this subject. Also, the link below entitled South Carolina Furbearers" is a great place to learn to identify the various animals found in the state.

 Both buyer and seller should be aware of the many government financial incentive programs and technical assistance programs available to private land owners. For a good overview of programs available, please visit the page on this web-site that deals with Conservation Programs and Financial Incentives.

 South Carolina has an Endangered Species Act.  If a landowner plans to make alterations to wildlife habitat he/she should be aware that he/she is responsible for identifying any endangered species or endangered species habitat, and that destruction of these may carry fines or even imprisonment.  More information can be obtained by visiting the links below entitled "Endangered Species".

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