575 Bullhead Road , Rock, WV 24747(Mercer County)

Elevation Range: 2256 ft. to 2673 ft. +/-

WILDLIFE

Ranger Run is an ideal wildlife preserve surrounded by farm fields.

The adherence to management goals, facilitated by the harvest of game and the development of food plot areas have promoted overall wildlife health. This wildlife management increases the carrying capacity and species diversity on Ranger Run. Small streams and abundant springs support a community with a wide variety of wildlife. The property has a mixture of mature hardwood species. The diversity of tree species, coupled with the abundant water supply and numerous fields around the property, create a perfect wildlife habitat. The edge effect created between creeks, hollows, ridges, and rock outcroppings benefit all the residential wildlife. Whitetail deer, black bear, wild turkey, squirrels, rabbits, bobcats, raccoon, foxes, many species of songbirds, owls, and raptors make up a resident Wildlife population. The hardwood forest provides the essential nutrient source and produces tons of hardwood mass which creates a nature enthusiast paradise. An added bonus to this property is several hunting blinds already in place, a must see property for the avid hunter.

TIMBER RESOURCES

Complimenting this property is the timber resource that is well positioned for value appreciation over the coming years. With an attractive species mix, adequate stocking levels, and favorable diameter class distribution, the timber amenities represent strong components of the value to the investor. This well-maintained timber resource can provide a great deal of flexibility to the next ownership in terms of potential harvest revenue and can be managed to provide cash flow opportunities to offset holding cost and long-term asset appreciation. The forest is predominantly well drained upland terrain has led to a resource dominated by hardwood species. Overall, the species composition is highly desirable and favors Appalachian hardwood types, consisting primarily of White Oak, Chestnut Oak, Poplar, cucumber, sugar, Red Oak, and soft maple and a host of associated species.