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management and administrative functions associated with the acceptance of a temporary or permanent conservation easement. In 1996, the District's Board of Supervisors voted to accept responsibility for conservation easements like that developed for the Nutter Farm. On a similar note, the Planning Director is also currently working on an initiative which would provide for the creation of a County Land Trust. The purpose of the County's trust would be to take on the various management, administrative and legal responsibilities associated with the public ownership of open space and conservation easements that could be generated by the County's flexible development and open space options for major subdivisions. Over the last several years, a number of USDA programs have been deleted, created, or undergone significant revision. It is very difficult to predict the long term impact of USDA sponsored programs on the open space/conservation easement situation in Orange County. The information provided above is by no means exhaustive. Activities of the Triangle Land Conservancy, the University of North Carolina and Duke University have had or could have a significant impact on open space within the County. Potential modifications to the County's existing subdivision and zoning ordinances, processes and standards related to flexible development and provision of open space may also significantly increase the impact of those instruments on the quantity and quality of open space. If I may provide additional information, please advise.