91.75 acres in Grimes County, Texas

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH TEXAS CONSERVATION CONNECTION

Property Description: The Deep Woods Preserve is a unique, diverse ecological area along a tributary of Beason Creek and within the Spring Creek and Lower Brazos Watersheds. In recognition of this propertys value in terms of wildlife habitat and water quality enhancement, it is the goal of Bayou Land Conservancy to keep the property intact, and in a natural state in perpetuity.

Primary Conservation Objectives: Property is situated at the convergence of the Piney Woods and Post Oak Savanna Eco-Regions of Texas, and exhibits characteristics of both. The Conservation Easement protects the property from development and fragmentation, in doing so protecting the flora and fauna communities of this highly diverse habitat.

Biodiversity Highlights: The property contains native hardwood savannas, mixed pine hardwood upland forests, mesic transitional forests, and native wildflower and grass prairies on gently rolling hills. A 0.61 acre freshwater pond provides habitat for numerous amphibian species, and resident, migratory, and wintering bird species.

Existing Structures: The following structures exist within a 2-acre building envelope:

Main House: 2,040 sq. ft. with two screened porches, one covered porch, and a carport.

Barn: 2,400 sq. ft. with horse corrals

Improvements: In-ground swimming pool and gazebo. The property also contains a number of trails suitable for hiking, biking, and horseback riding

Qualifications and Restrictions Tax Status: This property is protected under a conservation easement.

Uses: The property offers great opportunities for horeseback riding, hiking, bird watching, and other low impact recreational activities, and the current structures on the building envelope offer a secluded retreat in nature, away from the hustle and bustle of city life. In keeping with the goals of conservation: logging, development, or any other unauthorized alterations to the landscape are not permitted under the conservation easement. This property is currently closed to the public, and all rights of access are granted solely to the landowner and Bayou Land Conservancy staff for the purposes of annual monitoring.

Physical Address: 12464 CR 304, between Hwy 105 and Magnolia, Texas Legal Despcription: AD473 D Warren, Tract 5, Acres 91.746 (80.246 acres Pine Timber, 11.50 Improved Pasture) ID: R19780

ISD: Navasota 2012 Taxes: $3655.94