Centre, AL 35960(Cherokee County)

Lake Weiss and the Coosa River are less than half a mile away, offering excellent recreational opportunities alongside the nearby state and national parks. The tract is about 10 minutes from US Highway 411. The town of Cave Springs, Georgia is only 8 miles to the southeast and provides grocery, fuel, and dining options. Centre, Alabama is about 25 minutes west with additional amenities including hotels, shopping, dining, and medical facilities. Several small airports serve the area, while Huntsville and Birmingham airports are each about an hour's drive. Atlanta's international airport is roughly an hour and a half away.

Access

At present, McCord is accessible by permission crossing other properties. Showings must be by appointment to ensure the neighbors are alerted appropriately. Its primary access is a logging road owned by a timber company. The logging road meets public frontage on Cherokee County Road 101 in about a mile and a quarter. Power is available along CR 101. The logging road

crosses the McCord tract, giving it about 750 feet of interior road. The logging road itself is in good condition from CR 101 to the powerline right of way, but it needs maintenance from the powerline to the boundary of McCord. UTV or 44 with good clearance is needed to access the tract.

Property Description

This tract has been in timber production under the current ownership and is used for recreation. Access is currently by permission crossing other landowners; however, if legal access can be obtained, that will open the door to residential use. This property has relatively flat terrain with elevations ranging from 580 to 600 feet. Soils are very well drained and suitable for timber production. Since it is surrounded on all sides by other timberland, game species thrive in the area.

Timber Resource

A timber inventory was conducted in the summer of 2025. The current owner's property manager provided timber volumes. Product values were applied by F&W Forestry Services, Inc. Volumes and values are not guaranteed.

The entire tract is comprised of 23-yearold loblolly plantation that has not been thinned. This plantation is ready to thin, or can be allowed to grow until final harvest. If timber production is the primary objective, it should be allowed to grow for another 2 to 5 years.

During that time, much of the pulpwood volume should grow into higher product classes such as chip-n-saw and sawtimber. It would be expected to reach financial maturity between the ages of 25 and 28 in this market region, which should be the opportune time to harvest. After harvest, replanting with loblolly pine is recommended for ongoing production. Herbicide and fertilizer applications can further enhance growth and investment returns. If the primary objective is wildlife or aesthetics, thinning combined with prescribed burning is advised. A burn every 2 to 3 years improves wildlife habitat, reduces wildfire risk, and enhances visual appeal.