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i (7U <br /> • <br /> accessible to the public and off limits to all vehicles. These areas should be <br /> at minimum the ,width of the 100-year flood plain or sixty feet (60' ), whichever <br /> is more. These areas can serve as wildlife corridors and are characterized by <br /> flood plains, restricted from development, and may include sites of endangered <br /> plant or animal species which warrant protection. <br /> Protection from development would be sought from the landowner via management <br /> agreements, conservation easements, mutual covenants, etc., and from the <br /> developer via deed restrictions and/or dedication to the county if the property <br /> is of designated significance. <br /> As the recreational trail system develops and as the county grows and becomes <br /> more urbanized, the natural conservation areas may need to be incorporated into <br /> the recreational trails system. At that time, the county would approach private <br /> landowners to negotiate utilization of their natural conservation lands for <br /> recreational trails. <br /> The above-described system would be developed using the methods for acquisition <br /> and development described in the Plan's section entitled the same, beginning on <br /> page 7-6, and should provide a special public-private partnership to ensure that <br /> the uniqueness of Orange County is preserved for future generations. <br /> • <br /> • <br />