100,000+ TAP Potential Operation in WV Fully furnished 100 taps per acre

18,000 tap, 5 year old Maple Syrup operation in West Virginia. Lease includes all the equipment in excellent condition. 1- 6 x 16 propane powered Leader evaporator with Steam-A-Way and extra finishing pan, 1- 3200 gallon per hour Spring Tech R/O, 2- 10 hp Airablo vacuum pumps, 2- 10,000 gallon stainless steel (ss) sap tanks, 1- 4500 gallon ss concentrate tank, 1- 3000 gallon plastic permeate tank, 1- 1500 gallon plastic permeate tank, 1- 15" filter press, 200- 40 gallon ss barrels. A 48' x 72' timber frame sugar house which includes 2- 12'x12' bunk rooms, kitchen and bathroom. Entire operation is run on stand alone electric generators; 1- 200 kw diesel and 1- 10kw propane. No power lines. 160-180 acres with tubing with approximately 100-120 sugar maple taps per acre. Property has the potential for 100,000 taps with all sap running to the sugar house. Very healthy 8"- 24" trees with a climate similar to Vermont. Owner will continue to selectively harvest timber. Good markets for bulk and retail maple syrup in WV and VA where there are few producers and large population centers nearby. To view on Google Earth: 38.76N 79.62W. Contact John Dalen at (304)358-7022 or email meldalen@msn.com for more information.