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5 <br />D. Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) <br />Recommends working with the owners of the Chatwood and Faucette Mill <br />historic sites to protect the combination of cultural and natural features on <br />those properties. Also, to accomplish preservation of historic and <br />archaeological sites through parkland acquisition, whenever possible. <br />S ecific Ac uisition Ob`ectives <br />The following acquisition objectives have been developed from existing plans, <br />discussions with conservation groups and advisory board recommendations. This <br />list is designed to match the following tables as projects that can be <br />funded and pursued in FY 2001-2002. A number of the other goals and <br />priorities of advisory boards are reflected in the Long-Term Priorities <br />document for activity beyond 2001-2002. <br />A. Natural Areas and Wildlife Habitat <br />Continue working to protect (through acquisition and other means) identified <br />Natural Areas for the Seven Mile Creek area <br />Continue working with the NC Botanical Garden and others to preserve a <br />state-significant Natural Areas site (Southern Shagbark Hickory Forest) <br />adjacent to the Mason Farm Biological Reserve in Chapel Hill <br />Work with Triangle Land Conservancy and others to protect (through <br />acquisition or other means) land within the Pickard's Mountain natural area <br />that are surrounded by already protected lands <br />B. Farmland Preservation <br />Work with the Soil and Water District and/or OWASA to identify willing <br />seller(s) or donor(s) of conservation easements in water supply watersheds, <br />in the Cane Creek, Upper Eno or Back Creek watersheds. Preservation of a <br />farm in the watershed that also contains riparian bufFers would meet multiple <br />conservation goals. <br />Apply for a second grant from the Farmland Preservation Trust Fund by Dec. <br />2001, for assistance in acquiring the conservation easement. <br />Work with owners of Chatwood historic site on development of long-term <br />protection of agricultural lands and open space on the property. <br />C. Parklands and Open Space <br />Using existing plans and the comprehensive resource database, pursue <br />acquisition of park sites in the following areas: <br />• Acquire additional properly suitable for active recreation for the <br />"Cedar Grove Park" at Northern Human Services Center (beyond that <br />which is anticipated to be acquired in 2000-2001) <br />