Logging continues

It is hard to fathom the extent of commercial logging underway. Very large stands of pine on the Watts property has been cleared. There is no clear cutting except for small areas. Only pine, poplar and sweet gum are planned for cutting, but so far, only pine. This logging will continue for 2-3 more months and has the potential for changing the character of the area. I strongly encourage owners to visit your property and mark it properly. There is a risk of accidental incursion into non-Watts land. 

Hunters are a bit discouraged. Only 15 deer sightings by game cam compared to over 200 at the same time last year. These have been only at night, which is also unusual. They may be attempting to avoid the noise and activity during the day. 

Front gate lock will change on about Nov 1. Everyone will receive a key.

 

Call if you have any questions,

David

Fracking article online

A recent article on the investing site "Motley Fool" reviewed the history and current status of the North Carolina fracking controversy. Click here to read. Note in the picture below from the article that Sanford is at the edge of some of the largest deposits on the East Coast.

Beware Logging Trucks

Log trucks entering highway. Dave Watts logging has started at the clearing. He plans to harvest pine, poplar and sweetgum. He plans to save all hardwoods and plant grasses.

Chad Reagan, in picture below, is a one man show, operating 4 pieces of equipment. He told me that this load of pulp wood will fetch $600. Mill-able timber, bottom right, is about 20 inch diameter and will fetch a higher price. Click photo for full view.

Riverbend Owners

Riverbend Owners. Note major stands of timber. David Watts has started harvesting pine, poplar and sweetgum on his lands. Property lines are poorly marked at present.  
DW= Dave Watts, GL = Giang Lee,  SL = Steve Lanning, now Bennie Lee, KJ = Kimberly Jones, MK = Mark Kneilson, MS = Mike Stringham, now Farrukh Hakeem JF = Jenny Fister, SB = Steven Bambara,   BG = Brian Greene, RR= Ryan Rosebourough,   MS = Mike Settledge,   DG = David Gremillion