S Warranty Deed of Conservation Easement - Katherine Bliss and Brian Dobyns

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I��I��I�I�I��I�`f j��ljlll�lllllfllflll Ifl f Ilfl R65734 473 19120 2) Water supply watershed: It is a primary purpose of the easement to protect the largely undeveloped nature of the property and the water that flows from this property to Sevenmile Creek and Eno River. The property is within the "critical area"of the Upper Eno River Protected Watershed,so classified in the Orange County Comprehensive Plan.An unnamed stream originates on the property and flows through a forested riparian corridor that provides habitats for a variety of plant and animal species of importance to the Grantor,Orange County and the people of North Carolina. The stream flows to Sevenmile Creek and eventually to the Eno River, a source of drinking water for residents of Hillsborough and Orange County. The land's natural and wildlife habitat and its contribution to the protection of the downstream public water supply, as well as to the open space and rural character of Cheeks Township, are collectively referred to as the"conservation values" of the property. Easement Summary The purposes of this conservation easement are to a)ensure that the property will be retained forever, in its predominantly natural,forested,and open space condition;b) to protect native plants and animals,or plant communities on the property,while allowing certain limited uses on the property that are compatible with and not destructive of the conservation values of the property;and c)to prevent any use that will significantly impair or interfere with conservation values of the property. No subdivision of the property is allowed. Construction and maintenance of buildings is allowed in accordance with the conservation easement agreement. Only one primary residence is allowed, and it must be located in the Residential Envelope. All appurtenant and accessory use structures for the existing or replacement residence must also be within the Residential Envelope. New buildings for agricultural purposes may be built in the Agricultural Envelope. A replacement drainfield may be constructed outside of the Agricultural or Residential envelopes if,and only if,such a location is necessary to serve the existing residence or its future replacement. No permanent structures may be built outside of the Residential or Agricultural envelopes. Within the Residential and Agricultural envelopes, trees may be planted, harvested and removed as desired. Everywhere else on the property trees may be harvested and removed only to control insects and disease,to prevent personal injury and property damage, to remove non-native species,and/or to salvage wind-thrown timber for firewood and other non-commercial purposes. Commercial timbering of trees on the property is prohibited. All other development rights that are not specified and authorized in the deed of conservation easement will be extinguished by the conservation easement. List of Attachments(included Qjjly in the full Baseline Documentation Report) A. Vicinity Map G. Natural Heritage Area site B. Aerial Map (2012 photo) descriptions and maps C. Site Map (Exhibit C) H. Survey flat D. Soils Map I. Property Description E. Upper Eno River Watershed Map J. Photos of the Property F. Topo and Hydrologic Map Page 2 of 2