Shaws Corner Forest

Location

Shaws Corner Forest is located off Rte 12A in Surry, NH; a quite, rural community located in the Monadnock foothills of southwest NH. Named after Charles Howard Earl of Surrey it was one of the towns in the western part of the state that attempted to join VT in 1781. Today, Surry is a picturesque rural community of approximately 950 full time residents. Agricultural fields stretch along the banks of the Ashuelot River, bordered by steep hills and small mountains cloaked in lush hardwood forests. Surry is located in an excellent geological area with the underlying soil on the mountains containing fine specimens of quartz. The community is highlighted by the Surry Mtn Recreation Area, a public lake that provides ample opportunities for boating, fishing and wildlife viewing.

Bordering Keene, NH the location allows for quick and easy access to a larger community that can provide shopping, dining and entertainment. With Interstate 91 located 20 miles to the west, a host of locations throughout New England are easily accessible. NYC is within a 4-hour drive. Hartford is approximately 1.5 hours south, while Boston is about 2 hours away.

Access

The property has approximately 209 feet of frontage along Rte 12A. It is via two access points. The northern access point was brought up to NHDOT standards in 2018 with the establishment of a gravel driveway. The other access point is wider and appears to provide enough room for a permanent driveway as well. Cell service is available along with electricity along Rte 12A.

Site Description

A number of potential uses exist for this property. Sugarbush, long term timber investment or with proper permitting a year-round home in a natural setting. A subdivision into two separate parcels is another option as well.

The property is steep in the back. However, there is a flat area to the south that borders Rte 12A . This would make for a nice potential house site. A somewhat level one-acre open area , to the north, exists as well. Each of these sites has their own separate access point from Rte 12A. A year-round stream bisects the property providing additional habitat for a variety of wildlife.

Timber

The soils are deep and lush providing a robust site index for the growth of sugar maple. The elevation gains provide great opportunities for hiking and excellent views to the east from the top of the property. The aspect would also allow for excellent conditions for gravity feed lines- should one choose to do maple sugaring.

The forest resource consists of predominately of sugar maple with oak and hickory comprising a small percentage as well. A timber harvest in 2020 has left a stand of trees in primarily the pole-sized and small sawtimber diameter class. Well established trails provide ease of travel throughout the entirety of the property.