S Waranty Deed of Agricultural & Watershed Protection Conservation Easement Dennis & Linda Brooks

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i-~~J~~~~~~-11~~1~l~~11~~~~i~~~ ~ -~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~n RB5339 58 6124 other natural, historic, recreational, habitat, or scenic values referenced in this Conservation Easement are consistent with the primary purposes stated above, it is within the purpose of this Conservation Easement to also protect those values, and no activity that would significantly impair those values shall be permitted. As authorized in the Uniform Conservation and Historic Preservation Act, N.C. Gen. Stat. § 121-34 et seq., this Conservation Easement is perpetual; it restricts the Grantors' Property in perpetuity; and it is enforceable by the Grantees against the Grantors, its representatives, heirs, successors and assigns, lessees, agents, and licensees. 3. Rights and Responsibilities Retained by Grantors Notwithstanding any provisions of this Conservation Easement to the contrary, the Grantors reserve to and for themselves and their successors all customary rights and privileges of ownership, including the rights to sell, lease, and devise the Property provided such transaction is subject to the terms of this Conservation Easement and written notice is provided to the Grantees, together with any rights not specifically prohibited by or limited by this Conservation Easement, and consistent with this Conservation Easement. Unless otherwise specified below, nothing in this Conservation Easement sha11 require the Grantors to talce any action to restore the condition of the Properly after any natural disaster or other event over which he had no control. Grantors understand that nothing in this Deed relieves them of any obligation or restriction on the use of the Property imposed by law. 4. Right to Farm Grantors retain the right to farm, or to permit others to farm the Property, consistent with the Conservation Values of the Properry and in accordance with applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Subject to the terms of this Conservation Easement, fanning, grazing, horticultural and animal husbandry operations are permitted only if conducted consistent with Best Management Practices promulgated by the Sta.te of North Carolina and in conformity with a Conservation Plan as required in Paragraph 9 of this Conservation Easement, which Conservation Plan is hereinafter referred to as "the Conservation Plan." Cattle and other livestock are allowed to exist and to graze on the Property, except within the "Riparian Corridor" identified and mazked on the recorded Plat for this Conservation Easement and on Exhibit A, the original of which witl be included in the Baseline Documentation Report. The "Riparian Comdor" includes, but is not limited to, an area subject to a conservation easement held by the State of North Carolina through the NC Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program recorded at Deed Book533q , Page I B , Orange County Registry (hereinafter, the CREP Conservation Easement). The "Riparian Corridor" shall be maintained in its natural condition and restricted from any development that would impair or interfere with the Conservation Values of the Property. Page 6 of 21