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<br /> Property. Under no circumstances shall golf courses, golf ranges, airstrips or helicopter pads be
<br /> constructed, placed or permitted to remain on the Property.
<br /> Grantor reserves the right, with written permission of the Grantee, to allow public access and use
<br /> of the Property for the purpose of creating open space with associated passive recreational
<br /> activities requiring minimal surface alteration of the land, so long as related alterations,
<br /> construction, improvements, maintenance, activities, and uses pose no threat to the Conservation
<br /> Values. By way of illustration, such passive recreational uses may include non-commercial
<br /> hunting,non-commercial fishing, hiking, walking, scientific study, animal/plant observation,
<br /> nature and environmental education, historic tours,photography, and any other purposes
<br /> consistent with these accepted uses and the maintenance of the Conservation Values, subject to
<br /> all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. All improvements shall be subject to
<br /> the terms and conditions set forth herein. Usage of motorized vehicles in the Easement Area is
<br /> prohibited, except as they are used on allowed roads, trails, or paths, exclusively for
<br /> management, maintenance, or stewardship purposes.
<br /> Grantors reserve the right, with written permission of the Grantee,to construct natural surface
<br /> trails on the Property for the purpose of hiking and walking provided that they are located and
<br /> designed in a manner to prevent soil erosion and prevent damage to plant communities and
<br /> wildlife habitat. All trail construction must follow best practices for sustainable trail design and
<br /> construction. When required by the terrain, natural surface trails may include boardwalks, ramps,
<br /> and handrails to the extent necessary. Grantors may also construct and maintain park benches,
<br /> litter receptacles, and trail/feature signs along natural surface trails. All necessary care shall be
<br /> taken to construct and maintain such features and natural surface trails in a manner so as not to
<br /> impair any Conservation Values either during or after construction.
<br /> Grantors reserve the right to maintain existing unpaved roads and trails on the Property. These
<br /> roads and trails shall not be paved or covered with asphalt,but gravel and permanent vegetation
<br /> may be used to stabilize them. Associated ditches, culverts, and bridges may be maintained and
<br /> replaced as necessary as maintenance of the road or trail. All necessary care shall be taken to
<br /> maintain existing roads and trails in a manner so as not to impair any Conservation Values.
<br /> Grantors reserve the right, with written permission of the Grantee, to construct and maintain
<br /> bridges or other stream crossings up to 8 feet wide across streams on the Property,provided such
<br /> crossings are connected to trails permitted herein, constructed in a way as to maximize water
<br /> quality protection, and permitted by all applicable regulatory authorities. The number and width
<br /> of stream crossings must be minimized.
<br /> (f) Utility Services and Septic Systems -- Installation, maintenance, repair,
<br /> replacement, removal and relocation of electric, gas, and water facilities, sewer lines and/or other
<br /> public or private utilities, including telephone or other communication services over or under the
<br /> Property for the purpose of providing electrical, gas, water, sewer, or other utilities to serve
<br /> improvements on the Property permitted herein, and the right to grant easements over and under
<br /> the Property for such purposes, is permitted. Grantors shall not permit or grant easements for
<br /> utility transmission or distribution facilities or systems without the written consent of the parties
<br /> Grantee. Maintenance, repair or improvement of a septic system(s) or other underground
<br /> sanitary system that exists on the Property at the time of this Conservation Easement, or the
<br /> construction of a septic or other underground sanitary system, for the benefit of any of the
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