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33 <br /> 1. Include a copy of the current forestry management plan developed by <br /> the NC Forest Service or a registered private forester (required for 20 <br /> or more acres of forestry). <br /> iii. Other significant land uses–acreage and percent of land use in the easement of <br /> each (if applicable). Provide general descriptions of uses (e.g., irrigation pond, <br /> canals, etc.). <br /> VIII. Land Parcel Topography and Soil Types: <br /> a. Topography: Short paragraph summarizing the general topography of the easement <br /> area, highlighting any extremes. <br /> i. Contour map (overlay of an aerial/satellite view, if possible) of the property, or <br /> the best available map showing the property's elevation profile. <br /> b. Soils: The protection of the soil resource base and the sustainable production of food <br /> and fiber are essential purposes of conservation easements. Therefore, explaining the <br /> soil resources on the easement property is very important. The BDR should include a <br /> discussion of all soil types within the land parcel, including a description of each. All <br /> soil types and descriptions are available through USDA-NRCS. The following is <br /> provided as an example: <br /> There are six soil units mapped on the parcel, as shown on the General Soils Map. <br /> Four of the six soils are classified as prime farmland or farmland of statewide <br /> importance. <br /> The soil types are as follows: (Note: Only one soil type is shown as an example. All <br /> soils shown on the soils map should be listed.) <br /> Georgeville silty clay loam, 2-6% slopes. <br /> GeB2 — Georgeville silty clay loam, 2-6% slopes. Georgeville soils are very deep, <br /> well-drained, and moderately permeable. Parent material for the soil is weathered <br /> fine-grained metavolcanic rocks. It is a moderately eroded soil found on uplands with <br /> elevations ranging from 300-750 feet. It is a well-drained soil with moderate available <br /> water capacity. Georgeville is considered a prime farmland soil. <br /> c. Utilize the following table format to list all soils found within the easement area: <br /> Prime or <br /> Soil Type Name Acreage % of Total Statewide <br /> Importance? <br /> Y/N <br />