Burwell Tract

±599 Acres of Timber, Recreation & Conservation in Charlotte County, VirginiaA rare opportunity to own ±599 acres of productive timberland, wildlife habitat, and recreational property in Charlotte County, Virginia. Located just outside the town of Drakes Branch, this expansive tract offers an impressive combination of established timber, multiple age classes of loblolly pine plantations, merchantable mixed timber, stream management zones, and excellent hunting and recreational opportunities.The property is ideally suited for the timber investor, sportsman, outdoor enthusiast, or buyer seeking a large rural holding with long-term forestry potential and the added benefit of conservation protection.One of the most significant features of the property is its diverse timber inventory. Approximately 86 acres are planted in 2020 loblolly pines, providing a young, growing timber stand with many years of development ahead. An additional 240 acres consist of 2021-planted loblolly pines, creating a substantial block of young pine plantation. These two plantations represent approximately 326 acres of loblolly pines planted in 2020 and 2021, providing a strong foundation for future timber management and investment.The property also includes approximately 45 acres of recently planted loblolly pines, further adding to the property's long-term forestry potential. With multiple planting years represented across the tract, the property offers a diversified timber age structure that can provide flexibility for future forest management.In addition to the younger pine plantations, approximately 86 acres consist of merchantable mixed timber. This established timber resource adds another important dimension to the property, providing an existing mature forest component alongside the younger loblolly stands. A professional timber cruise or forestry evaluation would provide additional information regarding species, volume, quality, and potential value.Approximately 133 acres of the property are located within a Stream Management Zone (SMZ). These areas provide important environmental and wildlife benefits while contributing to the overall diversity of the tract. The combination of pine plantations, mature mixed timber, and SMZ acreage creates a varied landscape that can provide excellent habitat for wildlife and an attractive setting for outdoor recreation.Excellent Hunting & RecreationFor the sportsman, this property offers an exceptional opportunity to establish a private hunting and recreational retreat. With nearly 600 acres under one ownership, there is plenty of room to explore, hunt, manage wildlife habitat, and enjoy the outdoors.The property's diverse forest types and age classes provide a variety of wildlife habitat. Mature mixed timber can provide valuable cover and mast-producing habitat, while the pine plantations offer additional cover and habitat as the stands develop. The stream management areas add another important habitat component.The property offers excellent potential for deer and turkey hunting, along with opportunities for other game and outdoor pursuits. Its size allows for a variety of hunting strategies and the potential to establish food plots, hunting locations, trails, and other recreational improvements where permitted under the conservation easement and applicable regulations.Conservation EasementAnother important characteristic of this property is its conservation easement. The property has been preserved through an easement designed to allow the land to be forested while protecting its agricultural, wildlife, water-quality, and open-space values. Also, the conservation easement contains building envelopes that allow the ...