Discover the beauty and potential of this expansive 80-acre property in the heart of Ballard, Utah, just 3 miles from Roosevelt. This property offers endless potential for farming, ranching, recreation, or future development. Surrounded by the beauty of Utah's serene landscapes, these parcels are perfect for those looking to invest in a peaceful rural setting while staying within close reach of nearby towns. Close to outdoor recreation areas, including lakes, hiking trails, and wildlife. The mostly flat terrain gives additional flexibility.

Parcel numbers: 17-050-0014 is 65 acres and 17-049-0008 is 15 acres

Owner financing available with 20% down.

Part of this property is coded: Pem1a Freshwater emergent wetland. Cool!!!

About this land:

Freshwater emergent wetlands are ecosystems where water-saturated soils support herbaceous plants that grow above the waters surface. These wetlands are vital for biodiversity, water purification, and flood control.

What Freshwater Emergent Wetland Means

Freshwater: The water is low in salt content, typically from rainfall, surface runoff, or groundwater.

Emergent: Refers to plants like cattails and bulrushes that grow in shallow water or saturated soil, with stems and leaves rising above the surface.

Wetland: A transitional zone between terrestrial and aquatic environments, often flooded or saturated for part of the year.

Key Characteristics

Hydrology: These wetlands are shaped by seasonal flooding or high groundwater levels. Water may be stagnant or slow-moving.

Vegetation: Dominated by grasses, sedges, rushes, and other non-woody plants adapted to wet conditions. Common species include Typha (cattails), Scirpus (bulrushes), and Pontederia (pickerelweed).

Wildlife Habitat: They provide critical breeding and feeding grounds for amphibians, fish, aquatic invertebrates, and birds like herons and ducks.

Ecological Role:

Water filtration: Plants and microbes absorb excess nutrients and trap sediments.

Flood mitigation: Wetlands slow and store floodwaters.

Groundwater recharge: They help replenish aquifers.

In the Cowardin classification system used by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, freshwater emergent wetlands typically fall under the Palustrine category, which includes non-tidal wetlands dominated by trees, shrubs, or emergent vegetation.