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CONCLUSION <br />135 <br />In summary, the subject property has been historically used for low intensity farming and timber <br />operations. It has been owned by the same family for over 50 years. Searches of federal, state and local <br />databases have not revealed any recognized environmental conditions on the site or in the immediate <br />vicinity. Accounts from the owner and long -time neighbors, as well as historical topographic maps and <br />aerial photos support the assumption that there have not been any uses of the land that would create <br />lasting environmental concerns. <br />While degraded by years of agricultural and timber operations, the soils, topography, hydrology and <br />plant communities on the property offer tremendous potential for restoring and maintaining a diverse, <br />healthy ecosystem for food & timber production, wildlife habitat and recreation. <br />Hart's Mill Environmental Assessment 1 6 <br />