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excellent habitat for Rocky Mountain elk, mule deer, and
turkey. Its proximity to the UmatillaNational Forest aswell
as to meadows along Wilson, Caplinger and Alder Creeks,
with open ridge tops, has created a favorable hunting
environment. The hunting lease expired in January 2015.
The Wilson Creek Tract is also an exceptional timber
property due to its well-stocked stands of timber which
cover an estimated 3,529 acres, additional 1,538± acres that
have residual timber, and some young natural and planted
regeneration. Less than 12% of the property is considered
non-timberland, and an estimated 200 acres of riparian
area is located along the three creek drainages.
The property has 2,300± acres of north-facing slopes that
provide additional productivity as a long-term forestry
investment. Pre-commercial thinning of overstocked
stands could increase overall productivity for the property.
There is an estimated total of 5± million board feet, with
48% of the volume being ponderosa pine, 22% Douglas-fir,
and the balance primarily western larch and true fir.
It is projected that within the next twenty years the volume
will exceed 11.3 million board feet, providing both near-
term cash flow and long-term asset growth.
The Wilson Creek Tract has nearby domestic pine and
fir log markets in John Day, Pilot Rock, Pendleton and
La Grande. There are also pellet mills in both John Day
and Pilot Rock. In addition, an export facility in Umatilla
handles Douglas-fir.
Acquisition of the 5,235± acre Wilson Creek Tract
and timber rights to an additional 475± acres provide
an exceptional opportunity to own a well-blocked,
productive timberland property with the added benefits
of hunting and recreation, located at the gateway to the
Blue Mountains and proximity to the North Fork John Day
River Valley.
TIMBER INVENTORY
Arrowhead Forestry, LLC, located in Pendleton, Oregon,
was retained in order to prepare an update to the timber
inventory. Timber inventory is beingprovidedas a courtesy
to the bidder, and is in no way warranted or guaranteed by
Arrowhead Forestry, LLC, Realty Marketing/Northwest,
or the Seller.
THE CABIN
The cabin was recently built, is located in the northwest
section of the property, overlooks the meadow along
Wilson Creek, and has views west. There is some interior
finishing still needed which includes both installation of a
wood stove and flooring, and completion of kitchen. The
cabin is 30 feet by 25 feet, and has a large sleeping loft.
FOR SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION CALL 1-800-845-3524
Wildlife and stock tanks are located throughout the property
