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Tim Sweeney, the founder of Epic Games and creator of Fortnite, has become one of Americaโs largest private conservation landowners.
Over the past decade, he has quietly purchased more than 50,000 acres of pristine wilderness in North Carolina, not for development, but to protect it forever. His mission is to keep these forests, wetlands, and mountain ecosystems โforever wild,โ shielding them from logging, construction, and commercial development.
One of his most significant acquisitions was the 1,500-acre Stonehill Pines property, which was originally slated to become a golf resort and retail complex. Sweeney bought the land for $15 million and has committed to preserving it until a permanent conservation solution is in place.
While many billionaires invest in luxury projects, Sweeney has chosen to use his wealth for environmental stewardship, preserving critical habitats and natural landscapes for future generations.
A powerful example of using immense success to protect the planet.