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Volpe Conservation Easement 11-24-03 draft (clemr) Grantors have the right to construct two (2) gazebos with a total footprint of no larger than 200 square feet and up to four (4) benches within the Easement Area. No other structures maybe placed or constructed on the Easement Area. Furthermore, there shall be no eonshvcting or placing of any outdoor lighting, utility pole, utility tower, conduit or line on or above the Easement Area other than those necessary to service the Easement Area's improvements and remaining compatible with the conservations values or interests of the Easement Area. 2.3 Existinghnprovements. Grantors shall have the right to maintain, remodel, and repair existing structures, water wells, fences, and other improvements, and in the event of their destnction, to reconstruct arty such existing improvements with another of similar size, function, capacity, location and material so long as authorized by Orarrge County zoning regulations and consistent with permits required by and issued by Orange County under its laws and ordinances for such reconstruction. 2.4 A~icultural Use. Agricultural uses on the Easement Area are prohibited. 2.5 Timber Harvest. Commercial timbering of trees within the Easement Area is prohibited. Trees may be removed, cut and otherwise managed to control insects and disease, to prevent personal injury and property damage, and foi firewood and construction of perniitted improvements and fences on the Grantors' Property. Cutting, removal or harvesting of trees except as expressly allowed in this Section 2.5, including clearing land for cultivation, shall he specifically approved by the Grantee or shall be in accordance with a Forest Management Plan which shall be in writing and approved by both Grantors and Grantee and provided further that all timber roads shall be constructed of permeable materials and shall be no wider than ten (10) feet. 2.6 Grazing. Grantors shall not graze or pashue domestic animals on the Easement Area for auy purposes. 2.7 Recreational Use. Consistent with the purpose of and the limitations contained in this Conservation Easement, Grantors shall have the right to engage in and permit others, whether or not for consideration, to engage in recreational uses of the Property, including, but not limited to, hiking, picnicking, and other recreational uses that require no buildings, facilities, surface alteration or other development of the land. Pursuit of wildlife by any form is not allowed. Grantors reserve the right to promulgate and enforce reasonable rules and regulations for all activities incident to recreational use of the Easement Area, including but not limited to the r~glrt to prohibit any recreational use thaC would pernlit destruction of other significant conservation value of the Easement Area. Page 4 of 14