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10 <br /> D. Greenway Trails. Subject to the Fund's prior written approval, Grantor reserves <br /> the right to construct paved greenway trails on the Property for the purpose of recreation. All <br /> paved greenway trails must be located a minimum distance of 30 feet from the top of bank of <br /> surface waters, unless such locations are physically impracticable, and must be located so as not <br /> to impair the Conservation Values. When required by the terrain, paved greenway trails may <br /> include boardwalks, ramps, and handrails to the extent necessary. The Grantor may also <br /> construct and maintain park benches, litter receptacles, and trail/feature signs along paved <br /> greenway trails. All necessary care shall be taken to construct and maintain such features and <br /> paved greenway trails in a manner so as not to impair any Conservation Values either during or <br /> after construction. The Fund reserves the right to close any paved greenway trails that are <br /> considered detrimental to the Conservation Values. All realignments of greenway trails shall be <br /> treated the same as new greenway trails and require the prior written approval of the Fund. <br /> E. Natural Surface Trails. Grantor reserves the right to construct natural surface <br /> trails on the Property for the purpose of hiking and non-motorized bicycling. All natural surface <br /> trails must be located a minimum distance of 30 feet from the top of the bank of all surface <br /> water, unless such locations are physically impracticable, and must be located so as not to impair <br /> the Conservation Values. All trail construction involving soil disturbance must follow best <br /> practices for sustainable trail design and construction and must have prior written approval by <br /> the Fund. Private trails for personal use by the landowner and a small number of guests that will <br /> not have more than a de minimis impact on the land, water quality, or environment are excepted <br /> from the requirements of the immediately preceding sentence. When required by the terrain, <br /> natural surface trails may include boardwalks, ramps, and handrails to the extent necessary. The <br /> Grantor may also construct and maintain park benches, litter receptacles, and trail/feature signs <br /> along natural surface trails. All necessary care shall be taken to construct and maintain such <br /> features and natural surface trails in a manner so as not to impair any Conservation Values either <br /> during or after construction. The Fund reserves the right to close any natural surface trails that <br /> are considered detrimental to conservation values. All realignments of natural surface trails are <br /> subject to the requirements of this Section. <br /> H. Vegetation Management. Grantor reserves the right to manage vegetation for the <br /> following activities: (1)boundary marking, fencing, and signage, (2) selective cutting, prescribed <br /> burning, and the application of herbicides and pesticides for fire containment, insect and disease <br /> control, restoration of hydrology, wetlands enhancement, and/or control of invasive exotic <br /> plants, and (3) removal of damaged trees and debris caused by storms, fire, or other casualty, <br /> which pose a threat to life or property. <br /> J. Native Community_ Restoration, Management, and Maintenance. Grantor <br /> reserves the right to perform all activities necessary to restore, manage, and/or maintain the <br /> native plant and animal communities on the Property. All necessary care shall be taken to <br /> protect all Conservation Values, and restoration, management, and maintenance activities shall <br /> be carried out in a manner so as not to impair any Conservation Values either during or after the <br /> activities. <br /> K. Hunting and Fishing. Grantor reserves the right to hunt and fish in accordance <br /> CWMTF CE Template,entire property,Nov.2018 5 <br /> Combined <br />