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Project Viper: A Premier Timberland Offering in Southeast Georgia
Located across the counties of Appling, Bacon, Bryan, Bulloch, Burke, Effingham, Emanuel, Evans, Jeff Davis, Liberty, Long, McIntosh, Tattnall, Toombs, and Wayne in southeast Georgia, Project Viper encompasses a vast ±16,713 acres of prime timberland. This large property is now available for sale in two distinct packages, allowing potential buyers to bid on them individually or together. However, offers for individual tracts will not be considered. The bidding process is set to close in October 2024, with final transactions anticipated in December 2024.
Timber Composition
The expansive acreage of Project Viper is a mix of planted pine, natural hardwood, and cutover land, making it a highly productive timber asset. The total acreage breaks down as follows:
- 10,552± acres of planted pine
- 1,024± acres of cutover/site-prepared land
- 98± acres of natural pine
- 4,372± acres of natural hardwood
- 667± acres of non-forested land
High-Quality Upland Timber
The planted pine stands on quality coastal plain soils, with a favorable age distribution and an impressive site index averaging 74. The average age of the planted pine is approximately 12 years. Key details about the planted pine acreage include:
- 3,154± acres aged 12 years or older, with an average age of 24 years.
- 7,398± acres of pre-merchantable planted pine, averaging around 6 years old.
This combination of established and younger pine stands provides opportunities for both immediate timber harvests and long-term investment potential.
A Prime Wood Basket Location
Situated in one of the most productive timber-producing regions in the Southeastern United States, Project Viper is strategically located in a wood basket known for its excellent timber yields. The property benefits from extensive access via a network of public and private roads, facilitating smooth forest operations.
With 1,918± acres of planted pine aged 20+ years, Project Viper offers immediate harvesting opportunities, allowing for significant near-term revenue. Additionally, the property promises long-term cash flow stability through the sustainable management of its diverse timber resources.
Project Viper represents a rare opportunity to acquire a large, well-managed timberland asset in the heart of the Southeast's timber industry.
