Spotts Ridge Road , Crawley, WV 24931(Greenbrier County)

*Elevations ranging from 1690 to 2582

*5.2 miles of streams on the property

*Proximity to Americas newest national park, the 80,000-acre New River Gorge National Park & Preserve

*Excellent access with extensive frontage on year-round state-maintained roads

*Miles of forest trails for ATV riding, hiking, camping, hunting and nature viewing

*Electric and phone service available at roadside

*Dark skies with little or no light pollution for star gazing and planet observation

*Large size lends itself to create a wonderful country retreat very private but not remote

*Jet airport with service to Chicago, Dulles, Orlando is a 25-minute drive to Lewisburg

*The mature forest is comprised of Red Oak, White Oak, Hickory, Poplar and Maple

*Perfect for all water sport activities supported by the nearby Greenbrier River, New River, Gauley River, 3000-acre Summersville Lake, and the 2000-acre Bluestone Lake

*City amenities are 25 minutes to Lewisburg and 45 minutes to Beckley

*90 minutes to Charleston, the State Capitol and WVs largest metro area and jet service

*Amazing resident wildlife population rich in diversity and ever changing

*Fur bearing deer, black bear, squirrel, rabbit, bobcat, raccoon, fox, chipmunk, opossum

*Area winged wildlife includes Neotropical songbirds, turkey, grouse, eagles, herons, hawks, owls, ravens, king fishers, ravens, crows, and hummingbirds

*Dynamic forest with some old growth trees estimated to be 150-200 years old

*Rock outcroppings for rock climbing, bouldering and exploring

*Forest soaks up tons of Carbon Dioxide and produces tons of life-giving oxygen

*A rewarding off-grid permaculture lifestyle can be easily developed

*Cell phone coverage ranges from excellent along the ridges to poor deep in the canyon area

*An easy drive to higher population areas of Charleston, Blacksburg, Roanoke, Beckley, Princeton and Lewisburg, jet airports, and 4 major interstates

*Surrounded by high mountain farms and large timber tracts in a quiet rural neighborhood

*Low taxes, low population density

*The 600+ mile long Hatfield-McCoy ATV trail creates an active recreation area 1 hour drive

*The mineral rights have been reserved in previous deeds in the chain of title

LOCATION

Google Coordinates: 37.877750(N), -80.610363(W)

Address: Spotts Ridge Road, Crawley, WV 24931. No 911 address is assigned to property without structures.

Elevation Range: 1690 ft. to 2582 ft. +/-

TIMBER INVENTORY

2022 Timber Inventory: (See the complete forest inventory report contained in the gold colored box labeled Maps and Documents at the beginning of the webpage)

Timber Value of the timber was estimated by a professional forester to be approximately $800,000 in 2022.

Timber data in this report are based upon a 2022 timber inventory that was conducted by an experienced professional forestry consultant.

The forester took 157 systematic samples using a 15 basal area factor of 15 across the forest. The inventory shows 154,399 trees containing 2,694,806 board feet of hardwood sawtimber and veneer 12 in diameter and larger. The trees were measured for diameter at breast height (dbh) applying the Doyle Scale, Form Class 78 & 80.

The inventory shows forest wide 43,011 tons of pulpwood & future growing stock.

Species composition:

The forests predominately 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:

27% White Oak/Chestnut Oak 35097 trees with 771MBF

24% Red Oak Group 15354 trees with 649MBF

28 Poplar/Cucumber/Basswood 22537 trees with 742MBF

11% Sugar Maple & Red Maple 32183 trees with 285MBF

1% Black Walnut & Black Cherry 2613 trees with 32MBF

7% Hickory 13822 trees with 199MBF

2% A host of associate species (Birch, Beech, Wahoo, Sycamore, Black Gum, Locust,) with 33MBF

DISCLAIMER: The above listed volumes are estimates only for the benefit of the owners and are not guaranteed. Due to variations in timber utilization and logging techniques, potential buyers should make their own determination of the quantity, quality and commercial value of the timber.

CARBON SEQUESTRATION & CARBON CREDITS

The 1,270+/- acres forest is a tremendous producer of Oxygen and sequester of Carbon Dioxide. Carbon Sequestration is the act of processing carbon dioxide through sinks and stores and releasing them into the atmosphere as oxygen. With some 1,270 acres, the vigorously growing forest is sequestering thousands of tons of Carbon Dioxide each per year and producing tons and tons of life-giving Oxygen.

This natural process allows the owner (and family/friends) the opportunity to potentially enjoy a carbon neutral footprint.

The leasing of Carbon Credits to environmental mitigation companies is a rapidly emerging financial opportunity for the property owner to receive income without placing any burden on the land. The leases can be for as little as one year.

WATER

There are several streams totaling about 5.2 miles of length on the property. Pigeon Hollow is a dashed blueline stream that flows in the northeastern portion of the property for about 1.4 miles, and, then, it empties into Renick Creek inside the property. Much of the headwaters of Renick Creek lies in the western portion of the property as a dashed blueline stream for about 1.5 miles that has 4 primary un-named dashed blueline feeder streams with portions on the property. Those 4 feeder streams add about a total of 1 mile of stream flow present in the western portion of the property. The dashed blueline streams should have water flow during rain events and snow melt. Near the center of the property, Renick Creek becomes a solid blueline stream that flows southeastward with presence on the property as two separate sections. The first solid blueline section is about 9/10 mile in length, exits the property, and, then, returns to the property for an additional 4/10 mile, before the creeks final exit near the southernmost point of the boundary.

MINERAL RESOURCES

This property is being conveyed surface only.

BOUNDARIES AND SURVEY

The property boundary has been marked at various times over the years. Currently, the boundary is marked with yellow paint. The property is being sold by the boundary and not by the acre.

UTILITIES

Water: A well would have to be drilled

Sewer: A septic system would have to be installed

Electricity: Roadside

Telephone: Roadside

Internet: Available through Frontier or satellite provider

Cellphone Coverage: Ranges from excellent along the ridges to poor in the deep canyon area

ACCESS/FRONTAGE

The property has a main interior road connecting to Spotts Ridge Road Rt. 60/39, running through the heart of the property for a distance of about 4 miles, and connecting with the Blue Sulphur Springs Road Rt. 25. There is a northern branch of road along the creek bottom in the western portion of the property reaching nearly to the western property boundary in that area having over 5 miles of internal road. There are multiple older harvesting trails in various condition throughout the property.

ZONING

Greenbrier County is subject to some zoning and subdivision regulations. All prospective buyers should consult the County Commission and also the Health Department for details regarding zoning, building codes and installation of septic systems.

PROPERTY TYPE/USE SUMMARY

The property has been used as all forestland.

RECREATION AT WILD ROCK CANYON

Wild Rock Canyon offers outstanding recreational opportunities. Numerous soft recreational activities are anchored by the proximity to the areas 6 rivers and two lakes.

Nature viewing is first in line of recreational activities. Attentive wildlife management has been geared not to just game animals. Equal consideration has been extended to increasing the numbers and diversity of species including neo-tropical songbirds, butterflies, turtles, frogs, rabbits, chipmunks, dragonflies, owls and hawks.

Stargazing-Planet Observation

Complete or near darkness can be still be found on areas of the property, thereby affording the opportunity to view the night sky in all its brilliant wonder.

Water-sports enthusiasts will find the nearby rivers and lakes ideal for swimming, canoeing, fishing, kayaking, tubing, snorkeling, paddle boarding and windsurfing.

Mountain Biking, Horseback Riding and Hiking

The property has miles of trails that may be used for mountain biking, hiking or horseback riding

Shooting-sports devotees find all the land and privacy needed to enjoy:

Paintball-Airsoft-Laser Tag-Archery tag

Shotgun sport shooting including Skeet, Trap, Double Trap and Sporting Clays

Rifle & Handgun shooting: bullseye, silhouette, western, bench rest, long-range, fast draw

Archery and Crossbow competition shooting

Plain ole plinking: Grandpas old 22 single shot rifle and a few tin cans make a fun day

All Terrain Motorsports

Internal roads and several forest trails that are perfect for experiencing the property from an ATV or UTV. These exciting machines handle the wide variety terrain.

Rock Crawling & Rock Bouncing

Areas of the property afford a topographic opportunity for the Extreme Off-Road adventurist to enjoy the increasingly popular Motorsport of Rock Crawling and Rock Bouncing.

Dirt bikes can also be a lot of fun and they come in all sizes and horsepower to fit anyone who enjoys being on two wheels.

Hunting is a first-class experience. White tail deer, black bear, red/gray fox, bobcat, wild turkey, grouse, duck, squirrel, raccoon, fox and rabbit make up the resident wildlife population. It is hard to find a property that has a better mix of wildlife.

FOREST FARMING

The most common crops are medicinal herbs and mushrooms. Other crops that can be produced include shade-loving native ornamentals, moss, fruit, nuts, other food crops, and decorative materials for crafts. These crops are often referred to as special forest products.

Some specific examples of crops which could possibly be cultivated:

Medicinal herbs: Ginseng, goldenseal, black cohosh, bloodroot, passionflower, and mayapple

Mushrooms: Shiitake and oyster mushrooms

Native ornamentals: Rhododendrons and dogwood

Moss: Log or sheet moss

Fruit: Pawpaws, currants, elderberries, and lowbush blueberries

Nuts: Black walnuts, hazelnuts, hickory nuts, and beechnuts

Other food crops: Ramps (wild leeks), maple syrup, and honey

Plants used for decorative purposes, dyes, and crafts: Galax, princess pine, white oak, pussy willow branches in the spring, holly, bittersweet, and bloodroot and ground pine (Lycopodium)

SELF-SUSTAINING LIFE OFF THE GRID

Just like 200 years ago, when the first mountaineers settled the area, the property would be self-sustaining in times of necessity even without electricity.

Fresh water for drinking and cooking would come from springs and drilled water wells (hand drawing water from the wells using a cylinder well bucket).

The forest would provide fresh food of deer and turkey.

Land could with flat to rolling topography could be cleared to be used to raise livestock of all kinds (chickens, pigs, cows, sheep, goats, rabbits etc.) and could be farmed with horse drawn equipment. The land would support vegetable gardens, berry patches, fruit orchards, sugar bushes, and row crops of corn, oats, wheat and barley.

Beehives would provide honey and beeswax for candles.

The forest would provide firewood for heating and cooking, lumber for building, basket splints, maple syrup and pounds of nuts (walnuts, beechnuts and hickory nuts)