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11 <br /> Slide #2 <br /> Partnership with the Friends of Moorefields, Eno <br /> River Association, and the State of NC Land and <br /> Water Fund <br /> 2 Easements,and a Trail Easement For the Mountains to Sea Trail <br /> 1{ 24 acres}to be dteld bs the State 9f NC Land and Water and mofut9xed by Eno <br /> River Asso6ation <br /> 1{ 48 acres}to be co-Held by Orange Counts_ aid Eno i;RPr�]ssociati9n,as a <br /> "working lands"easement <br /> 100 foot aide Trail Easement(w3 acres)to be layered over(retarded last)the <br /> prcniovs taro <br /> Christian Hirni said that the easements allow the high value natural areas and significant <br /> stream buffers to be held to more restrictive easement language and provides for the highest <br /> protection of those in their natural condition. He said that this will allow for the best possible <br /> benefit for the sensitive eco systems and the water quality of Rocky Run. He said that the Eno <br /> River Association will be contracted by the state to monitor the easement in perpetuity. He said <br /> the remaining forty-eight acres will be offered as a "working lands" easement. He said these <br /> easements will provide the highest level of protection while allowing Moorefields caretakers the <br /> ability to continue utilizing the property in its current form, including fundraising and special <br /> events. He said there will also be a 100 foot trail easement to traverse the northern property line <br /> for the Mountains to Sea Trail. He said that this will add to the trail and connectivity efforts to <br /> connect to the Town of Hillsborough's Eno River Walk. <br /> Slide #3 <br /> Conservation Easetnent(s) to match the values at hand ` <br /> 04�.. .�..._.....,... � ems <br /> Christian Hirni said that the easements are custom-made for the property. He explained <br /> how the property will be split into three separate easements, thus allowing the whole property to <br /> be permanently protected. <br />