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Draft <br /> 4/ 28/ 99 <br /> open land masses and water bodies. In many of these corridors <br /> a primitive trail system may already exist, formed by years or <br /> use by wildlife and local hikers. The need for this green <br /> skeleton will increase in the future, as development continues <br /> to occur. The proposed wildlife corridor connects the Jordan <br /> Lake lands to University Lake, Cane Creek Reservoir to the Eno <br /> River and Little River. This corridor has been incorporated in <br /> the Orange County Comprehensive Plan as part of the Resource <br /> Protection Area category. Much of the wildlife corridor lies <br /> within floodplain or poorly-drained land that would not be <br /> developed, but important overland connectors exist along <br /> several ridges. Attempts to protect this corridor in its natural <br /> state are currently pursued through the County's voluntary <br /> Flexible Development ordinance. Other corridors may also be <br /> important to the natural eco -system and wildlife habitat. <br /> As the County and towns continue to grow and develop, <br /> expansion of the urban greenways and rural wildlife corridors <br /> may be needed. In the long -term, the potential for linking the <br /> two systems is desirable. <br /> C . Analyze Potential of Land for Greenways and <br /> Corridors <br /> The use of land for greenways and corridors may be viewed as <br /> a continuum of types. One example of this type of continuum is <br /> found in the 1996 Chapel Hill Greenways Plan . <br /> The Greenways Plan classifies six different types of natural <br /> corridors or trails, ranging from natural wildlife corridors , to <br /> 10 -foot paved green way trails for bike and pedestrian use. The <br /> six classes from the Chapel Hill Greenways Plan (with some <br /> modification of terminology) are; <br /> 1 . Unimproved Corridors lacking trails. No maintenance unless <br /> problems (such as diseased or dying trees) affect <br /> neighboring properties. <br /> 2. Primitive Trails. created by wildlife or citizens. Not <br /> maintained. <br /> 3. Improved Woodland Trails, with soft natural surface and <br /> minimal improvements that can accommodate mountain <br /> bikes and serve as interpretive trails. Basic maintenance <br /> (removal of litter, fallen trees and limbs) <br /> 4. Unpaved Access Drive with gates or bollards to prevent <br /> casual vehicle use, suitable for pedestrians or mountain <br /> bikes. Usually a road built for other purposes and used for a <br /> trail. <br /> 22 <br />