Spikebox Ranch - Turner Ranches

SPIKEBOX RANCH

Ranch Manager: Garrett Ourada

Located in the heart of the Nebraska Sandhills, the 142,000-acre Spikebox Ranch is comprised of some of the most majestic and remote rangeland in the state. From its beautiful wetlands and meadows to the choppy dunes of the Sandhills, the ranch provides a great wealth of conservational quality. The North Loop River flows along the southern border of the ranch, providing excellent habitat for numerous animal species.

In 2015, Spikebox Ranch served as the site of the largest stream restoration project ever conducted in the Sandhills. The project raised the creek and ground water to historic levels, improving the functionality of the stream and the meadow. This project continues to be a success with increased forage production and improved wetland habitat.

Spikebox is home to a variety of wildlife, including whitetail and mule deer, pronghorn, trumpeter swans, sharp-tail grouse, ring-neck pheasants, a variety of migratory song birds, waterfowl, prairie dogs, and many other unique animals.

Turner Enterprises

Turner Enterprises, Inc. (TEI) is a private company responsible for managing the business interests, land holdings, and investments of Ted Turner. The company oversees a significant portfolio, including two million acres of land across eight states and a herd of more than 45,000 bison.

Turner Ranches

Ted Turner is recognized as one of the largest individual landholders in North America, with approximately two million acres of personal and ranch land. The management of Turner lands emphasizes the integration of economic viability with ecological sustainability. The ranches operate as working businesses, primarily focusing on bison, hunting, fishing, and ecotourism as their principal enterprises.

In addition to these activities, Turner ranches are involved in various progressive environmental projects, which include:

• Water resource management
• Timber management
• Reintroduction of native species to their lands

Overall, Turner Enterprises not only manages extensive land and bison resources but also champions environmental sustainability and philanthropic initiatives.

Philanthropic Engagement

TEI maintains a close relationship with Ted Turner's philanthropic and charitable endeavors. The organization is involved in the founding and ongoing operations of several notable initiatives, including:

• United Nations Foundation
• Nuclear Threat Initiative
• Turner Foundation
• Captain Planet Foundation
• Turner Endangered Species Fund

Turner Enterprises is headquartered in the Turner Building located in Atlanta, Georgia. This building is also home to the Ted's Montana Grill restaurant chain, as well as Turner Renewable Energy.