PD BACKGROUND REPORT (PL-PDI-2022-000004)

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G. Grantor desires that the Conservation Values of the Protected Property be preserved and maintained in perpetuity by permitting only those uses of the Protected Property that do not significantly impair or interfere with the Conservation Values. And Grantee desires to accept this Easement to preserve and protect in perpetuity the Conservation Values of the Protected Property for the benefit of this generation, and the generations to come. NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants, terms, conditions, and restrictions contained in this Easement, Grantor hereby voluntarily grants, conveys and warrants to Grantee a conservation easement in perpetuity over the Protected Property, as defined in this Easement, subject only to the mutual covenants, terms, conditions and restrictions contained in this Easement and title matters of record as of the date of this Easement. COVENANTS AND RESTRICTIONS 9. Purpose. The purpose of this Easement is to preserve the traditional forest values of the Protected Property (defined as the Conservation Values), subject to the limited use rights set forth herein (the "Purpose"), which Conservation Values include, but are not limited to, the capacity of the Protected Property to sustainably produce commercial wood products and other agricultural or agroforestry products consistent with the establishment and maintenance of a productive and healthy forestland provided by, or anticipated to be restored on the Protected Property; and (to the extent it is consistent with the sustainable resource production values of the Protected Property), the relatively natural habitat provided by the Protected Property, the historically and culturally sensitive features of the Protected Property, and the open space characteristics of the Protected Property. 2. Rights Conveyed to Grantee. To accomplish the Purpose of this Easement the following rights are conveyed to Grantee: (a) Protection: Grantee has the right to enforce the provisions of this Easement so as to: (i) preserve and protect the Protected Property in perpetuity; (ii) prevent any use of or activity on the Protected Property that will significantly impair or interfere with the Conservation Values; and (iii) enhance the Conservation Values of the Protected Property. (b) Access: Grantee has the right to reasonable access to the Protected Property to carry out the Purpose of this Easement as described below: (i) To enter the Protected Property at least annually, at a reasonable time and upon prior written notice to Grantor, for the purpose of making inspections to monitor compliance with this Easement or to make a determination regarding the appropriateness of a requested use or activity. (ii) To enter the Protected Property at such other times as are necessary if Grantee, in its sole discretion, has reason to believe a violation of the Easement is occurring or has occurred, for the purpose of mitigating or terminating the violation and otherwise enforcing the provisions of this Easement. Such entry shall be upon prior reasonable notice to Grantor of not less than 24 hours, and Grantee shall not in any case unreasonably interfere with Grantor's allowed uses and quiet enjoyment of the Protected Property. (c) Enforcement: Grantee has the right to enforce this Easement and the covenants and restrictions herein, including, but not limited to, the right to enjoin any use of, or activity on, the Protected Property that is inconsistent with the terms and Purpose of t . pro. LDoPartmem of ow 419699 l.D(3C 4 A1lorney Ce~4