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important to be consistent with surrounding land uses . Ideas on ways to mitigate the impacts of larger active facilities include co - location of schools and parks , combining active and low - impact recreation in larger park settings to buffer residential areas , and the need for a proactive land acquisition program to purchase lands for long -term use as parks ( and/ or schools ) . The potential for coordinating parks planning exists beyond the scope of the local governments involved in this effort . In particular, the report notes the significant potential for coordination with UNC , OWASA and Duke University in meeting long -term needs of mutual interest . While UNC provides many facilities used by students ( and local residents ) , there is also an undefined impact on local recreation facilities from faculty and staff of the University . Programs such as the Carolina Outdoor Recreation Center offer a means for sharing resources , and the potential exists for collaboration on future recreational facilities with UNC . Likewise , OWASA currently provides recreation facilities at both University Lake and Cane Creek Reservoir . OWASA holds over 3 , 000 acres of land in the County, some of which appears to offer the opportunity for coordinated recreational use . A memo from the OWASA Board ( Appendix F) indicates a willingness to discuss certain parcels for future public use . And finally , Duke Forest also provides a recreational resource to County citizens . While concerns about protecting the integrity of the forest resources will be paramount, opportunities exist to work with Duke in the future , particularly in terms of carefully- located trails that fit with the University 's plans . 3 . Adequate Provision of Parkland and Natural Corridors One of the most prominent needs identified is to preserve green corridors , whether in an urban or rural setting . This section of the report addresses the potential for linking some existing and proposed greenway networks in Chapel Hill , Carrboro and Hillsborough to future parks and * regional open space such as Eno River State Park and Duke Forest . The importance of existing and future greenways in the Towns is noted , as well as the existence of a schematic plan for greenways extending from the Chapel Hill /Carrboro area into the Rural Buffer, developed in 1986 as part of the Joint Planning Area Land Use Plan . Wildlife corridors in the rural areas were introduced into County planning efforts through the 1988 Inventory of Natural Areas and Wildlife Habitat, and are important to the overall County and regional ecosystem as part of the " green infrastructure . " These corridors are undeveloped riparian stream corridors or overland connectors that exist in a natural state . Any trails would exist only as they have evolved over time by use of wildlife or humans . However , as the County and Towns continue to grow , it will become important to link Town parks to regional corridors such as Eno River State Park, nodes of 3