Broadwing Forestland’s Parcel 2 presents a unique recreation and land investment opportunity with a broad range of habitat types and an ideal terrain profile. The property encompasses 172 + acres of that has been recently harvested providing a blank slate of land-use opportunities.
Located in McCalmont Township, Jefferson County, the property sits 9 miles north of Punxsutawney and 7 miles south of Reynoldsville, Pennsylvania. Regional access is provided by proximity to I-80, traversing the state east to west. Entry to Parcel 2 comes via a shared right of way over a well-kept woods road leading west from Dutch Mikes Road to the property’s eastern boundary. This right of way fronts this eastern boundary as well as the southern boundary for approximately 3,000 feet. An internal logging road system provides excellent access throughout.
The terrain features a rolling to gently sloping hillside with a northern aspect. The elevation rises 360 feet from 1,420 feet in the creek valley along the north boundary to 1,780 feet along the ridge at the southwest boundary. This combination of hardwood ridges, softwood cover, and proximity to water creates strong wildlife habitat and recreational appeal.
Although the subsurface rights do not transfer, the surface rights provide a mix of timber age classes that add to the diversity in the natural habitat features of Parcel 2. The mature species composition is dominated by red oak, tulip poplar, red maple, and sugar maple while the understory consists of healthy regeneration. This combination of brushy shrub and sapling cover, a mature forest edge, and streamside access to Big Run along the northern boundary, create ideal habitat for many area game species.
This region provides an array of recreational pursuits, with state game land, state forests, and the Allegheny National Forest nearby. Immediately proximate to Parcel 2 is an ownership mix of private and industrial forestland, open fields, and seasonal and year-round residences. These features culminate in a property that is well-suited for a recreational enthusiast, providing a wealth of opportunities for enjoying the land.
