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WHEREAS, Duke Forest anchors the Rural Buffer, a land use creation that protects open <br /> space and sensitive natural resources in southern Orange County; and, <br /> WHEREAS, Duke Forest has evolved to a teaching and research laboratory, has grown to over <br /> 7,000 acres with sections registered as a North Carolina Natural Heritage Site, <br /> and has hosted an estimated 164,000 visitors in a single year; and, <br /> WHEREAS, Edeburn's commitment to land conservation helped to facilitate Orange County's <br /> purchase of portions of Duke Forest no longer needed by the University including <br /> the McGowan Creek Preserve near the Eno River and Efland and at New Hope <br /> Preserve on Erwin Road; and, <br /> WHEREAS, under Edeburn's stewardship, Duke Forest has managed to maintain its research <br /> mission while facilitating the use of significant portions of the acreage for <br /> recreation by Orange County residents; and, <br /> WHEREAS, in a spirit of collaboration, Edeburn worked with Orange County to designate a <br /> portion of Duke Forest to serve as the required buffer for the construction and <br /> demolition landfill north of Eubanks Road; and, <br /> WHEREAS, Edeburn's low-key but determined advocacy for Duke Forest has enabled it to <br /> withstand repeated efforts by University leadership to convert these key lands to <br /> development uses that would forever change their character and that of the <br /> communities that abut them; and, <br /> WHEREAS, Judd Edeburn has led the growth of Duke Forest for over 35 years — growth of <br /> both the ecosystem and of research projects; <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Orange County Board of Commissioners does <br /> hereby recognize Judd Edeburn for his progress in environmental research and <br /> commitment to the preservation of natural resources globally, including Orange <br /> County, and we do hereby wish him well in his retirement and future endeavors. <br /> This the third day of June 2014. <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Price, seconded by Commissioner Gordon for <br /> the Board to approve and to authorize the Chair to sign the attached resolution recognizing <br /> Judd Edeburn for over 35 years of service managing Duke Forest and preserving local natural <br /> resources for the people of Orange County. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> Judd Edeburn expressed his thanks to the Board. <br /> 5. Public Hearinqs <br /> a. Public Hearinq - Draft Oranqe County Parks and Recreation Master Plan 2030 <br /> The Board provided an opportunity for public comment on the draft Orange County <br /> Parks and Recreation Master Plan 2030. <br />