Property Description
The Toner tract project presents a unique opportunity to protect an agriculturally significant tract of land located in Clarendon County near Summerton, SC. The property is an extremely well-managed, naturally diverse family farm that provides habitat for numerous game and non-game
species alike. A variety of land features are contained within the Property, including non-riverine forested wetlands, forested uplands, and productive agricultural fields.The Property is located in an area with a long and rich history of farming. The owner plans to continue to oversee proper farming practices, as well as productive timber management. The Property contains a high percentage of prime soils that produce high quality vegetables and other crops.
In addition to farming, other conservation values include diverse timber stands, relatively natural habitat suitable for hunting, and forested wetlands. Pine buffers have been planted along utility easements and segments the agricultural field, in order to maintain edge habitat for wildlife and as part of the Conservation Reserve Program. The Property has been used for hunting for several years and sustained bountiful populations of game species. The timber is professionally managed for harvest, predominantly mixed hardwood with some piney areas, and consists of several different age classes.