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10 <br /> termination of this Conservation Easement. <br /> The Property shall be restricted from any development or usage that would impair or <br /> interfere with the Conservation Values including the purposes of this Conservation Easement. <br /> The following uses are reserved as indicated: <br /> A. Access and Use. Grantor reserves the right to allow access and use of the <br /> Property for the purposes of the activities permitted herein. Grantor reserves the right to generate <br /> income from individuals and groups related to the activities permitted under the rights reserved <br /> herein, so long as the activities are not detrimental to the Conservation Values. <br /> B. Passive Recreational Use. Grantor reserves the right to engage in and to permit <br /> others to engage in passive recreational uses of the Property that do not require surface alteration <br /> of the land and pose no threat to the Conservation Values. By way of illustration, such passive <br /> recreational uses may include hiking, walking, scientific study, animal/plant observation,nature <br /> and environmental education,historic tours,photography, so long as such uses are consistent <br /> with the maintenance of the Conservation Values,and such uses are subject to all applicable <br /> federal, state,and local laws and regulations. <br /> C. Existing Roads and Trails. Grantor reserves the right to maintain existing <br /> unpaved roads and trails on the Property. These roads and trails shall not be paved without prior <br /> written approval of Fund. The existing roads and trails may be stabilized with gravel and <br /> permanent vegetation. Associated ditches,culverts, stream crossings, and bridges may be <br /> maintained and replaced as necessary as maintenance of the road or trail. All necessary care shall <br /> be taken to maintain existing roads and trails in a manner so as not to impair any Conservation <br /> Values. Existing roads and trails shall not be realigned without the prior written approval of <br /> Fund. <br /> ERT PAIRWRMWOR A W ROAD AN <br /> AMM <br /> D. Motorized Vehicles. Grantor reserves the right to use motorized vehicles on <br /> allowed roads and trails for management, maintenance, or stewardship purposes. Grantor further <br /> reserves the right to allow motorized vehicles on existing and new roads and parking areas for <br /> the purpose of public access. <br /> E. New Natural Surface Trails. Grantor reserves the right to construct and maintain <br /> new natural surface trails for the purpose of hiking . All natural surface trails must be located a <br /> minimum distance of fifty (50)feet from the top of the bank of all surface water,unless such <br /> locations are physically impracticable,and must be located so as not to impair the Conservation <br /> Values. All natural surface trail construction involving soil disturbance must follow best <br /> practices for sustainable trail design and construction and must have prior written approval by <br /> Fund. When required by the terrain, natural surface trails may include boardwalks,ramps, and <br /> handrails to the extent necessary.Natural surface trails may include stream crossings up to 6 feet <br /> NCLWF Property CE Template--rev.Oct 2023 <br /> 5 of 18 <br />