EAGLESTAR.NET LAND AND PROPERTY REVIEW
http://www.eaglestar.net
Issue #60
March 26, 2009

IN THIS ISSUE:
Properties of the Week: CO, NC, NV, UT, VA
Special Report - Forests and Water, Pt. 10:
- What You Can Do
Auction News: KY, TN
Last Week's Top Searches
Sponsor's Corner:
- Eagle Spring Ranch, WA
LandTerms.com Term of the Week: Headwaters


"I like trees because they seem more resigned to the way they have to live than
other things do."
- Willa Cather (American author, b. 1873 - d. 1947), from 'O Pioneers!' (1913)


PROPERTIES OF THE WEEK:
Mountain Horse Property Adjoining Nat'l Forest
Westcliffe, Custer County, Colorado
80 Acres - $1,385,000
Custom home in southern Colorado mountains adjoins San Isabel National Forest
with direct private access. Stunning contemporary mountain home with 3100
square feet, 3 bedrooms, and 3 baths situated on 80+ acres. Home and
outbuildings well sited. Great room open to deck with fantastic views. Main
floor living, amenities abound. Additional 40+ acre parcel with trout pond is
available to buyer. Listing ID: 23530. Photos and contact information can be
found at http://www.eaglestar.net/wsmn9-.html

Invest, Retire, Recreate in Northern Nevada
Montello, Elko County, Nevada
1.49 Acres - $2,550
This is a 1.49 acre lot located in Pilot Valley about five miles northwest of
Pilot Peak in northeast Nevada offering incredible views of the entire mountain
range to the east. The lot sits on the very eastern border of the subdivision
and adjoins 640 acres of BLM land. Great vacation, investment, or retirement
property at a great price. Listing ID: 23094. Photos, maps, and additional
information at http://www.eaglestar.net/rea.html

Industrial / Office Park Lots
Hurricane, Washington County, Utah
1/2 Acre Parcels - $170,000 Each
0.5 acre parcels in Quail Creek Industrial Park located within Hurricane, UT
city limits adjacent to the Washington County Fairgrounds in a rapidly
expanding area. Warehouse, office, industrial property potential. Listing ID:
22916. Photos, maps, and other information available at
http://www.eaglestar.net/glsn1-2.html

2 Homes and Secluded Hunting Land
Amherst, Amherst County, Virginia
93.48 Acres - $995,000 - Make An Offer!
93+ secluded acres of prime hunting land, located just 16 miles from the Blue
Ridge Parkway in central Virginia. Land features 15-20 acres cleared and
balance in mature hardwood trees, estimated value up to $150,000. 3 streams,
hiking trails, 5 tree stands and excellent deep well. 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath main
home and 780 square foot cottage home. Listing ID: 20959. View photos and
additional information at http://www.eaglestar.net/pbt.html

Four Lot Family Subdivision
Oxford, Granville County, North Carolina
15.67 Acres - $178,960
Possible family compound: this 15 plus acre tract is located in lovely
Granville County, situated between the busy hub of Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill
and the Virginia state line. 4 lots including creeks, pastures, woods, well
water, and septic. Available separately or as one piece. The tract has been
broken into 4 lots of about 4 acres each. There is a small creek that forms the
western boundary and the much larger Grassy Creek forms most of the southern
boundary. Possible owner financing. Listing ID: 23527. Photos and more
information at http://www.eaglestar.net/bkn.html

Amazing Commercial Opportunity
Mesquite, Clark County, Nevada
8.02 Acres - $5,800,000
Prime commercial real estate zoned HT including liquor store for sale. Located
across from the Oasis Casino in Mesquite, Nevada. 626 feet frontage on Mesquite
Blvd. and approximately 1/4 of a mile from Interstate 15. Property is entitled
for two 15 device gaming licenses. Nearly unlimited potential as a hotel,
resort, high-rise condos, timeshare, fast food, restaurant, tavern, shopping
center, movie theater, supermarket or RV park. Listing ID: 22808. Photos, maps,
and more information at http://www.eaglestar.net/fwg1-.html


SPECIAL REPORT: I Can't See the Stream for the Forest
Part 10: What You Can Do
This is the final article in our series on water and forests. Other articles in
this series appeared in Issues 42-46 and 55-58, archived at
http://www.eaglestar.net/newsletter

The sustainability of water supplies around the world is in question, and in
some areas has already been severely threatened or compromised. One of these
areas is the southwestern United States, an arid landscape where rapid
population growth continues to outstrip the available water supply. As in many
other places, forests in the Southwest play a vital role in the production of
both surface and underground water, without which neither the economy nor the
people in the region would survive more than a few days.

Rapid, large-scale forest changes wrought by the steam- and coal-driven
machines of the Industrial Age in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and
later by those fueled with petroleum have profoundly impacted the capacity of
the forest to produce adequate quantities of clean, usable water. The forests
of the southwest United States are representative of alterations such as these,
but changes have occurred elsewhere as well - in the pine and hardwood forests
of the Piedmont Plateau, the Lake States region, and those forests that feed
the massive yet rapidly depleting Oglalla Aquifer, to name a few.

Trees use water and it therefore follows that more trees use more water,
leaving less available for humans. However, this is not the only, nor even the
primary, concern with respect to forest conditions that have been greatly
altered by past fire management, livestock grazing, and logging practices. In
many places, these practices have resulted in stands of weak, small trees that
grow unnaturally thick and dense ("doghair thickets") and are prone to wildfire
and disease. These thickets are one symptom of the overall decline in forest
health along with invasions of exotic species that out-compete native plants,
catastrophic outbreaks of pests and disease, and increasing frequency of
unnaturally severe and destructive wildfires.

Over time, public and private land management professionals and the scientific
community have come to understand the nature of these forest problems, and many
programs are underway with the goal of reversing the overall trend of declining
forest health. Even some lands both public and private formerly used solely for
timber are now being managed with multiple objectives in mind, as land owners
and managers have learned to appreciate the importance and value of healthy,
sustainable ecosystems. Owners of private forest land, which accounts for some
40% of all forest land in the United States, are in a position allowing them a
unique opportunity to positively affect both forest health and the quantities
of water available.

If you own wooded or forested land that is currently unmanaged or without a
professionally developed management plan, consider having it assessed by a
professional forester. A forester can develop a long-term management plan for
your land that is designed to simultaneously meet a variety of different goals
and objectives, including water production, forest health, reduction of fire
risk, wildlife habitat, and maximizing timber revenue, which if successful
means that the management assessment and subsequent forest treatments can pay
for themselves.

If cost is an issue, help may be available to develop less-comprehensive plans
from your county agricultural extension agent, who is often associated with a
local or state college or university. You can also directly contact the
forestry or natural resources department of your local college or university.
You should be able to find an expert willing to talk to you about your land and
the objectives you have for it and refer you to other local resources that are
available. Many times free help is available to remove trees or perform other
treatments in forested communities because these treatments reduce the risk of
severe and deadly wildfires.

No matter the size of your parcel, you can be assured that a professionally
designed plan will result in forest land that is healthier and more resistant
to fire and disease, at least once the prescribed treatments have been
completed. Your land will also produce more water, although depending on its
topography, location, and other characteristics, this may not be at all
noticeable. However, augmenting water supplies in such a way, even if the
benefit goes to those downstream, is in the best interest of us all no matter
where we live. Armed conflicts over water are sure to be especially intense and
vicious. As narrator Jane Seymour states in the film 'Running Dry', "Nations
fight over oil, but as valuable as it is, there are substitutes for oil.
However, there are no substitutes for water."

Even those who do not own forest land have both a stake and a voice in this
issue. If you live in a community that is bordered by forest land (especially
publicly-owned forest land), you will likely have the opportunity to make your
opinions known at a public forum or hearing about plans to manage the
wildland-urban interface. In fact, local citizens with diverse interests often
sit on committees and panels along with local land managers and scientists;
these groups often develop plans together, compromising when disagreements
arise. Forest plans developed in this way tend to be implemented faster and
with fewer lawsuits than those that are created in a less inclusive manner.

Ultimately, all citizens of the United States have the right to express their
thoughts and feelings about our forests and water, because they are the owners
of its forested public lands. These forests provide the majority of the
country's fresh drinking water. Doing simple things like supporting forest
operations designed to improve forest health, writing to federal, state, and
local legislators, and providing feedback to public land management agencies on
their forest plans can have far-reaching effects on our forests and the water
that is available to us.

If you would like more information on any of the issues we have raised
throughout this 10-part series, please contact us with your questions at
newsletter@eaglestar.net


AUCTION NEWS
Browse thumbnail photos and short property descriptions at
http://www.eaglestar.net/Land_Auction_Calendar/index.html

Home Plus Appliances and Other Household Items
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Columbia, Adair County, Kentucky
This modern vinyl siding house fronts on new Hwy. 61 and offers a private
setting with a beautiful countryside location. House has central heat and air,
double pane tilt-in windows, black top drive and more! 2 large bedrooms, large
bath, living room, kitchen/dining combo with oak panel cabinets and appliances,
nice covered front porch, side entry with ramp, and also a storage building on
property. House would be an ideal starter home or perfect for a retiree. The
small acreage is partially wooded and a new survey is currently in progress.
Other property for sale: refrigerator, stove/oven, microwave oven,
miscellaneous furniture, TV, dishes and glassware, and more. Listing ID: 23451.
Photos and more information are available at
http://www.eaglestar.net/hth25-.html

5,835 Heavily Timbered Acres
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Crossville, Cumberland County, Tennessee
The Walden Reserve Property, nestled in the Tennessee Mountains on the
magnificent Cumberland Plateau, is truly one of a kind. This offering of 5,835
contiguous acres all heavily timbered is a once in a lifetime opportunity.
Natural springs and mountain streams are abundant throughout the property. This
timber property will be divided and offered at auction on April 7. It is
located just a few miles southeast of Crossville, TN. Don't miss out on this
opportunity to purchase a large piece of timber land in beautiful eastern
Tennessee. Listing ID: 23097. Find photos and more at
http://www.eaglestar.net/snydr.html

Absolute Auction, 6 Tracts with Owner Financing
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Russell Springs, Russell County, Kentucky
52+ acres in 6 tracts. Tract 1 has like-new mobile home and storage building.
Tract 2 is a 25 acre farm with fence, barn, pond, spring, some pasture and
woods. Tracts 3-6 are 6 acres each with well water and road frontage, partially
wooded. Located near the Russell/Pulaski County line in the Brown Ridge
Community, just minutes from Lake Cumberland. Listing ID: 23359. See photos and
more information at http://www.eaglestar.net/knp3-.html

Western Kentucky Hunting Land
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Tolu, Salem, and Marion; Crittendon, Livingston, and Caldwell Counties,
Kentucky
Trophy deer hunting! 887 acres of prime hunting land offered at auction in 6
tracts ranging in size from 57+/- acres to 213+/- acres. These properties
feature ponds, food plots, homes, cabins, crop land, CRP income land, river
frontage, timber, farming operation income, and more! Crittenden County along
with the surrounding counties of Caldwell and Livingston consistently produces
big whitetail bucks. Western Kentucky is quickly becoming a preferred
destination for hunters looking to harvest Boone & Crockett class whitetails.
Listing ID: 23273. Photos and more information at
http://www.eaglestar.net/dle3-.html


LAST WEEK'S TOP SEARCHES
Top searches by state or country, with the previous week's rank in parentheses:
1. California (3)
2. Kentucky (4)
3. Montana (15)
4. Ohio (19)
5. Pennsylvania (6)
6. Oregon (1)
7. Washington (5)
8. Georgia (29)
9. Idaho (10)
10. Missouri (18)

Movers - locations with significant ranking increases, with the previous week's
rank in parentheses:
11. Nebraska (42)
12. Arkansas (33)
19. British Columbia (38)
21. Oklahoma (32)
25. Canada (33)

Other recent popular and interesting searches by visitors to EagleStar.net:
"100 acres of flat land in New Mexico"
"Vernon County Wisconsin"
"Sarasota Florida"
"historic ranch in national forest"
"Kentucky owner finance"
"mountain remote cabin"
"1000 acres for sale in Mohave County"
"horse farm"
"Hawaii home"


SPONSOR'S CORNER
The Land and Property Review would like to thank this week's sponsor:
40 Plus Acres in Eagle Spring Ranch
Moses Lake, Grant County, Washington
40 Acres - $24,900
This beautiful Washington land for sale at Eagle Spring Ranch is just twenty
minutes away from the delightful town of Moses Lake, and offers more than forty
acres of land at truly exceptional prices. The state of Washington may be known
for its rain, but this region of Washington, the Columbia Basin, has an average
of 300 days of sunshine per year! Located just two-and-one-half hours from
Seattle, just over an hour from Spokane, and only twenty minutes north of Moses
Lake, Eagle Spring Ranch boasts a mix of rolling hills, pasture, rock
outcroppings, beautiful views of the Cascade Mountains, private gravel roads,
and ground water. Just a short drive to the town of Moses Lake where one can
enjoy shopping, hotels, dining, and endless recreational opportunities. Moses
Lake is one of Washington's largest lakes, covering more than 6,500 acres with
120 miles of shoreline. Listing ID: 23548. Photos and more information
available at http://www.eaglestar.net/Detailed/23548.html


LANDTERMS.COM TERM OF THE WEEK
http://landterms.com
Each issue we feature a real estate, forestry, natural sciences or other
land-related term from our partner site, LandTerms.com.

This week's term: Headwaters
The beginning or point of origin for a stream or river. The headwaters of a
river may be formed by springs, the confluence of small streams, lakes, or by
snowmelt. Also known as a river's "source".

Find thousands of land-related terms, definitions, articles, abbreviations,
quotations, and more at Landterms.com! Click on the "Categories" button at the
top of each page to see the list of over 35 categories.


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