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

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RS5734 463 9/20 (c) Monitoring and Research. The right, but not the obligation,to monitor the native plant and wildlife populations, plant communities and natural habitats on the Property. Grantee agrees that all monitoring activity, inventory and assessment work or other natural resource research conducted by Grantee or at Grantee's direction or with Grantee's permission shall be reported to Grantor. Grantor agrees that all monitoring activity, inventory and assessment work or other natural resource research conducted by Grantor or at Grantor's direction or with Grantor's permission shall be reported to Grantee. (d) Management of Exotics and Invasive Species. The right, but not the obligation, to control,manage or destroy exotic non-native species or invasive species of plants and animals that threaten the conservation values of the Property. Grantee will consult with Grantor prior to implementing any such control activities. 5. RESPONSIBILITIES OF GRANTOR AND GRANTEE NOT AFFECTED. Other than as specified herein, this Conservation Easement is not intended to impose any legal or other responsibility on the Grantor,or in any way to affect any existing obligation of the Grantor as owner of the Property. Among other things, this means: (a) Taxes—The Grantor shall continue to be solely responsible for payment of all taxes and assessments levied against the Property. If Grantee is ever required to pay any taxes or assessments on its interest in the Property,the Grantor will reimburse Grantee for the same. (b) Upkeep and Maintenance—The Grantor retains all responsibilities and shall bear all costs and liability of any kind related to the ownership, operation, and upkeep and maintenance of the Property, including the maintenance of adequate comprehensive general liability insurance coverage. Grantee shall have no obligation for the upkeep or maintenance of the Property. Grantor will remain responsible for upkeep, maintenance, and repairs to any impoundments located on the Property. (c) Liability and Indemnification—Grantor agrees to indemnify and hold Grantee harmless from any and all costs, claims or liability, including but not limited to reasonable attorneys' fees arising from any personal injury, accidents,negligence or damage relating to the Property, or any claim thereof,unless due to the negligence of Grantee or agents of Grantee, in which case liability shall be as provided by law. In addition, Grantor agrees to maintain liability insurance covering the Property with the limits as follows: (i) $300,000 per person for personal injury or death, up to $300,000 per occurrence; and (ii) $300,000 per occurrence for property damage; and warrant that Grantee is and will remain a named insured on Property insurance policies covering the Property. Grantor shall provide Grantee with a certificate of insurance coverage on the effective date of this Conservation Easement and within 10 days of each insurance renewal date. Page 9 of 16