Agenda - 03-20-2001-9g - Laserfiche WebLink

Browse Search

t~ Public Use. and Access Guidelines for Orange County Nature Preserves 'The following are general guidelines 'for making County-owned natural area preserves open and available far public use and enjoyment. More specific policies will be developed as part of individual site plans. 1) Posting of Boundaries -property boundaries are marked with appropriate signage that identifies Orange County as landowner and informs visitors of unauthorized uses (no hunting, firearms or motorized vehicles). 2) Entry and Parking -most sites will have one principal entrance for the public to access the properly. The entrance will have a suitable signage that welcomes visitors, notes the hours of operation, directs them to a parking area, and informs them of the allowed uses. There may be a kiosk with a site map to orient visitors and direct them to trails, facilities (if available) and points of interest. In some cases, the site may be accessible by way of a former roadway or trail leading into, the site from an adjacent property or subdivision. Entrance signs will identify the County property and of the allowed/ prohibited uses. It may be appropriate to install a gate or posts that impedes motor vehicles, but allows pedestrian access. 3) Designation of Trails -the provision and marking of trails is important to keep visitors in areas of the property that are suitable for public use. Areas that are inappropriate for unmonitored access due to unsafe conditions or the presence of highly sensitive natural/cultural resources may be restricted to times when staff can provide guided tours of the area. 4) Public information -Information about the site, including public use and access to the property, will be available from Orange County ERCD both in written form and from its website. February 26, 2001 Orange County ERCD P. D Box 8181 Hi//sborough, NC 27278 919/245--2597