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051 <br /> Access: <br /> Entry to the Forest should be limited to foot travel on gated roads <br /> and firetrails. Indiscriminate random paths from subdivisions, <br /> apartment complexes etc. have no regard for sensitive vegetation and <br /> research work. We are concerned that some developers advertise "easy <br /> access to Duke Forest". <br /> Parking of large numbers of cars at some gates, especially after dark <br /> is an increasing problem. We may need to control this and are <br /> considering limiting access to daylight hours. <br /> Liability: <br /> Areas such as "Rhododendion Bluffs" and New Hope Creek could be <br /> considered an "attractive nuisance" if someone were injured. I am worried <br /> about possible legal action against the University. Limiting access to <br /> daylight hours and appropriate signage may help. <br /> In reading the Draft Recreation and Parks Master Plan, the reference to Quasi <br /> Public facilities in Chapter 4 probably should be clarified. I agree with <br /> definition which refers to them as "...privately owned but open to the public on a <br /> limited basis", but .the Quasi—Public designation infers something that is not <br /> correct. The Duke Forest is private property, and any public use must be carefully <br /> controlled to protect the large investment of time, money and human energy <br /> research projects in the Forest. I believe our Advisory Group should consider <br /> this. <br /> I hope that these thoughts will be the seeds for some discussion at our next <br /> meeting. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Judson Edeburn <br /> Duke Forest Resource Manager <br /> JDE/as <br /> Enclosures <br /> cc: Dean George Dutrow <br /> Mr. Max Wallace <br />