Keeping everything in balance

Environmental Focus

Camp Hall is committed to maintaining an environment that is authentic to the natural habitat of coastal South Carolina. Sixty-five percent of the whole site will be preserved land devoted to natural growth, wildlife habitats, and features developed to maintain and improve a healthy ecosystem.

Utilizing a variety of innovative solutions such as replacing existing non-native loblolly pines with native species, incorporating bioswales in stormwater treatment, and providing pollinator habitats, Camp Hall will support local ecosystems.

Restoration of approximately 365 acres of wetlands impacted by years of intensive tree farming

Permanent protection of approximately 2650+ acres of land, including approximately 1,265 acres of freshwater wetlands

Restoration of wildlife habitat for a substantial number of native South Carolina species

Developing and maintaining a “Pollinator Pathway” for birds, bees, and butterflies

Developing a 25+ miles multi-use trail system to benefit both Camp Hall and the larger community by providing a place for recreation and engagement with nature

By using car charging stations in select locations, Camp Hall will demonstrate its commitment to sustainable building strategies

Award-Winning Environmental Design

The Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) of South Carolina recognized Camp Hall Commerce Park with its prestigious Community Star award.

Restoration

Wetlands

Camp Hall made the commitment to preserve and restore the local environment and natural resources. That commitment includes returning the property to its native condition, erasing logging and other industrial impacts to wetlands, creating additional wetlands, reestablishing the headwaters of Timothy Creek, and improving critical areas beyond the original state.

To restore native tree species, Camp Hall planted more than 80,000 hardwood seedlings and trees in 2021, with plans to continue restoration as the trees mature. Natural regrowth of native grasses and plants is also occurring to create a diverse, emergent wetland.

Logging

After several decades in which logging has had a negative impact on the environment, Camp Hall has committed to restoring the local environment and returning the property to its native condition, while also creating additional wetlands.

In working to restore the property’s native condition, Camp Hall is committed to planting nearly 250,000 seedlings as part of the 500-acre wetland mitigation and restoration project. That project is crucial as the wetlands provide important habitat and sources of food for the animals at Camp Hall.

Read our Restoration Progress Update

Birdwatching at Camp Hall

With preserved forests, wetlands, open water and more than 25 miles of easily accessible trails, Camp Hall offers birdwatchers the opportunity to explore a variety of habitats in one destination. Visitors can spot forest, wetland, wading and water birds—145 species to date—from bald eagles and ospreys to painted buntings and eastern bluebirds.

Many species make Camp Hall their permanent home, while others arrive during annual migrations or spend the winter here.

See What’s Been Spotted at Camp Hall

Explore the Camp Hall eBird Hotspot for the latest sightings, species lists and observations submitted by birdwatchers throughout the year.

Explore the Camp Hall eBird Hotspot

What’s eBird?

Bird species found at Camp Hall

Bald Eagle

The majestic bald eagle – large raptors with broad wings, a white head and tail, and a distinctive yellow bill. Look for them soaring above open areas and wetlands or perched near waterways.

Loggerhead Shrike

These compact songbirds have a gray back, white underparts, and a distinctive black mask. Loggerhead shrikes favor open fields, grasslands, and woodland edges where they can perch and hunt.

Downy Woodpecker

Downy woodpeckers are small black-and-white woodpeckers with short bills and spotted wings. Look for them on tree trunks and branches as they search for insects and other food.

White-Eyed Vireo

White-eyed vireos are small songbirds with bright white eyes, yellowish sides, and olive-green backs. They often move through dense shrubs and woodland edges while searching for insects.

American Kestrel

These small, colorful falcons with pointed wings and distinctive facial markings. Look for American kestrels perched along open fields, grasslands, and woodland edges while watching for prey.

Northern Harrier

Northern harriers are slender raptors with long wings and distinctive white rumps. They often fly low over fields, grasslands, and wetlands as they search for small mammals and birds.

Eastern Bluebird

Eastern bluebirds are small songbirds with bright blue backs and warm reddish-orange breasts. They are commonly seen around open fields, meadows, and woodland edges.

Song Sparrow

Song sparrows are medium-sized brown songbirds with streaked breasts and rounded heads. They forage among grasses, brush, and open areas, often singing from nearby perches.

Red-Winged Blackbird

These stocky songbirds have glossy black plumage and bright red-and-yellow shoulder patches on the males. Red-winged blackbirds are commonly found around wetlands, fields, and other open habitats.

Northern Mockingbird

These slender gray-and-white songbirds known for their long tails and varied songs. Northern mockingbirds favor open areas, fields, and woodland edges where they forage and sing from exposed perches.

Pine Warbler

Pine warblers are small yellow-and-olive songbirds closely associated with pine forests. They forage among pine branches for insects and can often be heard singing from the treetops.

Red-Shouldered Hawk

Red-shouldered hawks are medium-sized woodland raptors with barred wings, reddish shoulders, and a distinctive call. They are often found near forests, wetlands, and wooded waterways.

Pied-Billed Grebe

Pied-billed grebes are small waterbirds with compact bodies, short necks, and distinctive dark bills. Look for them on ponds, wetlands, and other quiet bodies of freshwater.

Osprey

Ospreys are large raptors with long, angled wings and distinctive dark markings across their eyes. They are often seen soaring above wetlands and waterways or diving into the water to catch fish.

Spot a Bird? Share Your Sighting.

Help document the birds that live at or pass through Camp Hall. After your visit, add the species you observed to the Camp Hall eBird Hotspot. Every submission helps keep the community’s sightings current while contributing valuable information to bird research and conservation.

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