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Historic Blackwood Farm - Znterinz Stewardship Plan (DRAF"L') ~ 3 <br />(e.g., picnic areas, trails). It is expected that those potential uses will be explored more <br />fully by a pazk planning/design work group or like mechanism established by the Board <br />of Commissioners at a future time. A new timetable for park design processes is being <br />developed, and some thought has been given to a design project for the site in 2006 has <br />been broached in a preliminary way, <br />The following potential uses of the property have been identified thus far by county staff <br />and from members of the public who have volunteered ideas: <br />- Historic working/demonstration farm <br />- Low-impact park <br />- County offices (Parks, other?) <br />- Agricultural Center <br />- Nature and Environmental Center <br />- Contra dance hall <br />6. Conclusion <br />Blackwood Fazm has many natural and cultural attributes that will be featured once the <br />site is opened for public use and enjoyment. In the meantime, Orange County is <br />responsible for assuring that those resources are protected through careful and active <br />stewazdship of the property. This interim stewardship plan describes the needs that have <br />been identified thus far for the care and upkeep of the property. <br />Further ideas and suggestions are welcome, and maybe sent to Rich Shaw, Land <br />Conservation Manager, Orange County ERCD, P.O, Box 8181, Hillsborough, NC 27278 <br />or by email at rshaw@co.orange,naus. <br />7. List of Attachments <br />A. Newspaper story of Orange County's acquisition of Blackwood Fazm <br />B. Aerial orthophoto of Blackwood Farm (Spring 2003) <br />C. Natural area description (New Hope Church Road Basic Forest) <br />D. Photos of Blackwood farmhouse and outbuildings <br />E. Initial staff assessment of Blackwood farmhouse and outbuildings <br />F. Historic Preservation Commission recommendations <br />G, Boundary signs posted at Blackwood Farm <br />H. Excerpt from 2002 interview of Miss Nannie Blackwood <br />Orange Com:ty ERCD <br />February 200.5 <br />