Agenda 8-j - Resolutions of Approval – Conservation Easements on Two Eno River Association Properties and Approval of Budget Amendment #8-C

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Page 6 of 17 Any new structures or improvements proposed for locations outside of the "Eno River Trace Variable Width Private R/W" or “AREA P” shall be for educational or recreational purposes only and may be built only with the advance written permission of the Grantee. The Grantee shall give such permission within a reasonable time if it determines that the proposed structure or improvement would not diminish or impair the Conservation Values of the Easement Area or otherwise be inconsistent with this Conservation Easement. (d) Utility Services and Septic Systems – Grantors shall not permit or grant easements for utility transmission or distribution facilities or systems without the written consent of the Grantee. All other utilities are prohibited on the Easement Area. Cellular communication towers or structures are also prohibited. (e) Pedestrian Trails – Pedestrian trails may be constructed and maintained to support the recreational and educational uses of the Easement Area permitted by this Conservation Easement. Such trails must be constructed of a pervious surface and in accordance with best management practices to minimize soil erosion and water quality impacts, and may not be more than six feet (6’) wide. Grantor reserves the right to construct no more than two (2) pedestrian bridges to cross over streams as part of a future trail system, subject to Grantee approval. 2.4 Recreational Use. Consistent with the purpose of and the limitations contained in this Conservation Easement, Grantor shall have the right to engage in and permit others, whether or not for consideration, to engage in recreational uses of the Easement Area, including, but not limited to, hiking, picnicking, hunting, fishing, bird watching, and other recreational uses that require no buildings, facilities, surface alteration or other development of the land. Grantor reserves the right to promulgate and enforce reasonable rules and regulations for all activities incident to recreational use of the Easement Area, including but not limited to the right to prohibit any recreational use that would permit destruction of other significant conservation values of the Easement Area. 2.5 Educational Use. Grantor reserves the right to engage in and permit others to engage in educational uses in the Easement Area not inconsistent with this Conservation Easement, and the right of access to the Easement Area for such purposes including organized educational activities such as site visits and observations. 2.6 Agricultural, Grazing and Horticultural Use. Agricultural, grazing, and horticultural use of any portion of the Easement Area is prohibited. 36