The water resources of Pike County are exceptional at present, but future development is likely to reduce quality. The wildlife in Pike County is rich and abundant. Pike County has special species such as black bears and bald eagles that appeal to the imagination of the public. With vision and imagination the wildlife could be used to attract tourists. There is great beauty here on the large scale of the forest and wetlands as well as the small scale of the hummingbird and firefly.
Pike contains beautiful towns and buildings.
However, like the natural heritage, this cultural heritage is neglected, degraded, and undervalued. Almost everyone admires the old styles that give the county a regional distinctiveness. Yet we allow inappropriate buildings to mar the landscape and degrade the aesthetics of the County. The forestry resources of the County contain enormous wealth and much potential. There is a wise program of forest rejuvenation and vision within the forest services.