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X10 Dawson lather indicated he has been working with the Triangle Land Conservancy and Orange County to survey the remaining natural areas in Orange County. His concern was for the wildlife and botanical .greenways. He noted that Orange County -- does have some outstanding natural areas and outstanding. population of wildlife and his hope was that those streams followed by the wildlife and connecting the greenways system would be protected. He noted that Occoneechee Mountain and the Seven Mile~Creek~area are very important for several species of plants which are not found elsewhere in the county. Patrick. Mulkey,~;~ a~,~resident of .Bingham Township, expressed concerns with the district park proposed for Cane Creek reservoir. He felt that there had been sufficient concerns expressed for watershed protection that a district park. should not be considered for the reservoir area. He stated that the community park proposed for the White Cross area would fullfill the recreational needs of Bingham Township. B. 8. Olive, Triangle Land Conservancy Board member, referenced a Recreation and Parks Plan from June, 1974, indicating there were several important differences between the 1974 plan and the current proposed plan. He expressed the desire for both plans to be reviewed and possibly combined in order to present the best possible plan tv the citizens of Orange County. He indicated a desire for the Board of Commissioners and Planning Board to meet with trustees of Duke Forest properties and ask that they allocate some lands for the greenway system. He expressed concern that the School: ~. Boards had not been consulted in the process. He suggested that a delegation from the Wake County Recreation Department.. be asked to address a joint. session of the School Board, ~~ Planning Board and Board of Commissioners and present the plan in which they are involved with the schools. He noted that Durham County is involved in a greenways program and suggested contact be made with a representative from Durham for information from their program. He referenced his association with the Eno River Task Force and noted that at that time, according to the history of the State Parks Commission, land had never been condemned in the state of North Carolina to establish a state park. Forrest Heath, resident of Chapel Hill Township, expressed support for the Master Recreation and Parks Plan provided the County can properly fund, manage, maintain and patrol those facilities. He indicated strong opposition to the greenways system as proposed in the Plan. He felt the County could not properly manage, maintain and patrol the greenways. He expressed concern for the private properties adjacent to those greenways. He was concerned that in a recent subdivision he was required to donate an easement to the Recreation and Parks Department prior to approval of his subdivision. Ms. Marshall asked if this requirement was more than that required in the Subdivision Regulations. Mr. Heath responded that the requirement was a part of the Subdivision Regulations which he considered a "taking" of his private property for public use. He read from a Supreme Court decision in Los Angeles County, California, that stated: "Consideration of the compensation question must begin with direct reference to the language of