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5 / 18 / 99 <br /> The need for this green skeleton will increase in the future , as <br /> development continues to occur . The proposed wildlife corridor <br /> connects the Jordan Lake lands to University Lake , Cane . Creek <br /> Reservoir to the Eno River and Little River . This corridor has been <br /> incorporated in the Orange County Comprehensive Plan as part of the <br /> Resource Protection Area category . Much of the wildlife corridor lies <br /> within floodplain or poorly - drained land that would ' not be developed , <br /> but important overland connectors exist along several ridges . <br /> Attempts to protect this corridor in its natural state are currently <br /> pursued through the County 's voluntary Flexible Development <br /> ordinance . Other corridors may also be important to the natural eco - <br /> system and wildlife habitat . <br /> As the County and towns continue to grow and develop , expansion of <br /> the urban greenways and rural wildlife corridors may be needed . In the <br /> long - term , the potential for linking the two systems is desirable . <br /> C . Analyze Potential of Land for Greenways and <br /> Corridors ( REDUCE DETAIL OR PUT IN APPENDIX , <br /> EXCEPT FOR LAST SECTION STARTING WITH <br /> " With these Priorities in mind . . . " ) <br /> The use of land for greenways and corridors may be viewed as a <br /> continuum of types . One example of this type of continuum is found in <br /> the 1996 Chapel Hill Greenways Plan . <br /> The Greenways Plan classifies six different types of natural corridors or <br /> trails , ranging from natural wildlife corridors , to 10400t paved <br /> greenway trails for bike and pedestrian use . The six classes from the <br /> Chapel Hill Greenways Plan ( with some modification of terminology ) <br /> are . <br /> 1 . Unimproved Corridors lacking trails . No maintenance unless <br /> problems ( such as diseased or dying trees ) affect neighboring <br /> properties . <br /> 2 . Primitive Trails , created by wildlife or citizens . Not maintained . <br /> 3 . Improved Woodland Trails , with soft natural surface and minimal <br /> improvements that can accommodate mountain bikes and serve as <br /> interpretive trails . Basic maintenance ( removal of litter, fallen trees <br /> and limbs ) <br /> 4 . Unpaved Access Drive with gates or bollards to prevent casual <br /> vehicle use , suitable for pedestrians or mountain bikes . Usually a <br /> road built for other purposes and used for a trail . <br /> 5 . Paved Greenway Trail , under 104eet wide . Can be pedestrian - only <br /> or allow bicycle use . Maintenance . <br /> 23 <br />