Lowcountry Land Trust Invites Public to Help Name Entrance Road at Angel Oak Preserve – Submissions accepted through June 25, 2025

Community members have the opportunity to shape the future of the beloved landmark.

Charleston, SC, June 10, 2025 – Lowcountry Land Trust, a nonprofit committed to preserving Lowcountry landscapes and waterways for current and future generations, is thrilled to invite the community to help name the new entryway road leading into the future Angel Oak Preserve.

As part of a major effort to protect the land surrounding the tree and enhance the visitor experience at the Angel Oak, this new pervious entryway road will pass through the Preserve’s parking lot and more safely connect Bohicket and Angel Oak roads. It will lift the weight of parked vehicles off the tree’s delicate root system and create a safer, more enjoyable arrival experience. Visitors of the free Preserve will be immersed in nature from the moment they step out of their cars and during the five-minute trail walk before reaching the tree, offering a quieter, more meaningful connection to this ecologically and historically significant site. This thoughtfully designed arrival and parking experience will fade into the distance as one approaches the majestic tree and explores the 44-acre Preserve. 

Lowcountry Land Trust encourages community members to submit name suggestions through an Online Form by Wednesday, June 25.

All submissions are welcome, whether they reflect a historic event, natural elements, local culture, or are simply creative. The selected name will be submitted as part of the final road plans to Charleston County, the City of Charleston’s Technical Review Committee, and SCDOT in July for approval. The chosen road name will be announced via the Land Trust’s newsletter and social media platforms at a later date, and construction of the Angel Oak Preserve is anticipated for 2026. 

“The Angel Oak is a place for communities to gather, so we’re excited to invite the community to be part of this next chapter,” said Samantha Siegel, Angel Oak Preserve director at Lowcountry Land Trust. “This has always been a community project, and it’s important to us that the community continues to have a voice in how this ecological treasure evolves.”

Click here for more information about the Angel Oak Preserve, donate, or to receive updates.

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ABOUT LOWCOUNTRY LAND TRUST

Lowcountry Land Trust—a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization—permanently protects land throughout coastal South Carolina that is foundational to the area’s coastal ecosystem and residents’ quality of life. Having protected over 163,000 acres of land since its founding in 1986, Lowcountry Land Trust is one of the most impactful local land trusts in the United States. Its work includes the stewardship of iconic public places, such as the Angel Oak Preserve, and privately owned land throughout the Lowcountry. More information about Lowcountry Land Trust is available at www.lowcountrylandtrust.org.

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