0 Butler Plantation, Butler, GA 31006

A 746-acre Georgia retreat where proven hunting, water features, and young pine plantations come together for lasting recreational and investment value in the heart of Georgia's timber country. Butler Plantation is a 746-acre recreational and timberland tract in the upper coastal plain of west-central Georgia. The property pairs a well-managed whitetail deer habitat, a lake, and a series of beaver ponds with 381 acres of young loblolly pine plantations positioned for future timber income. Located just three miles from the town of Butler and minutes from two four-lane highways, it offers buyers an easily accessible retreat with long-term investment value in a competitive timber market. Butler Plantation sits in the upper coastal plain of west-central Georgia, a region known for its rolling hills and patchwork of timberland and farmland. The tract borders other timberland, with peach orchards and row-crop farms just a stone's throw away. This blend of agriculture and diverse timber supports some of the state's healthiest deer herds. The Flint River, renowned for its world-class shoal bass fishing, is nearby, as is Big Lazer Wildlife Management Area. The town of Butler, Georgia, just three miles away, offers fuel, groceries, and dining. Lodging and medical facilities are available along the I-75 corridor in Perry and Warner Robins, about 40 minutes east, and in Columbus, about an hour west. Atlanta Airport is about an hour and a half to two hours north. Getting to the property is easy, as it sits just minutes from the intersection of US Highway 19 and GA Highway 96, both four-lane roads. Butler Plantation combines strong recreational appeal with long-term timber value, making it an attractive fit for outdoor enthusiasts, timberland investors, or buyers seeking both. Given the diversity of the surrounding land base, the tract offers exceptional potential for wildlife management. Its blend of timber and agricultural land provides an excellent mix of cover and forage habitat for producing quality game. The tract also sits within a competitive timber market. The terrain is gently rolling, with elevations ranging from approximately 420 to 650 feet above sea level, and the well-drained soils are well suited for timber production. Water features add to the property's appeal. A lake constructed years ago on the eastern portion of the tract is followed downstream by a series of beaver ponds. Together, they offer fishing and the potential to attract waterfowl. The property has been well managed for whitetail deer and has boasted many well-established food plots. Hog, turkey, and rabbit populations are also very healthy. The current lessee maintains a very nice hunting camp with electricity near the main gate. Access is excellent. The tract has nearly a full mile of frontage along Melody Lane, a county-maintained, graded road, with access points from Melody Lane. Electricity is readily available, as a power line right-of-way runs directly through the southwest corner. Inside the property, a network of woods roads and logging trails provides internal access. These roads are in good condition, and most are passable in a two-wheel-drive vehicle with good ground clearance, although four-wheel drive may be needed during wet periods. Butler Plantation includes 381 acres of young loblolly pine plantations: 105 acres at 2 years old, 61 acres at 4 years old, and 215 acres at 6 years old. Although not yet merchantable, these stands offer tremendous potential for future timber income with sound management. The recommended management sequence calls for thinnings at or near age 15 and again at age 22. Thinning removes diseased, suppressed, poorly formed, and forked trees and redirects site resources to the best remaining trees. This sustains growth and development so the stand can reach its maximum income potential at final harvest. Throughout the plantations' development, an owner can boost productivity with options such as fertilization and h