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2O21;PDT72 1. Purpose: It is the purpose of this Conservation Easement to assure that the Premises will be retained forever in its open, natural, scenic, agricultural, ecological, or educational condition and to prevent any use of the Premises that will significantly impair or interfere with the conservation values of the Premises. Grantor intends that this Conservation Easement will confine the use of the Premises as are consistent with the purpose of this Conservation Easement and the Management Plan for the Premises developed by Holder and agreed to by Grantor contemporaneously with this Conservation Easement (the "Management Plan"). The Management Plan which sets forth specific procedures by which the Premises shall be maintained, including, but not limited to, the adequate maintenance of the Premises to preserve the natural values, public access (if applicable) and other matters as may be required for the preservation of the Premises. Grantor shall have the right from time to time to request an amendment of the Management Plan by the Holder in accordance with the amendment procedure set forth in the Management Plan. The original Management Plan and any amendments thereto are subject to the approval by the Holder in writing. Any conflict between the Management Plan and the terms and conditions of this Conservation Easement shall be resolved in favor of this Conservation Easement. 2. Rights of Holder: To accomplish the purpose of this Conservation Easement, the following rights are conveyed to the Holder by this Conservation Easement: a. To preserve and protect the conservation values of the Premises; b. To enter upon the Premises at all reasonable times with notice to the Grantor and, if necessary, across other lands owned by Grantor adjacent to the Premises in order to: (i) monitor and inspect Grantor's, or its successors or assigns, compliance with the covenants and purposes of this Conservation Easement, (ii) enforce the terms of this Conservation Easement, (iii) take any and all actions as may be necessary or appropriate, with or without order of court, to remedy or abate violation hereof; and (iv) after prior notice to Grantor or its successors or assigns, to observe and study nature, make scientific and educational observations and studies in such manner as will not disturb the quiet enjoyment of the Premises by Grantor. Holder shall reimburse the Grantor for all damages to growing crops, fences or other property on the Premises which may be caused by the exercise of such rights except in instances in which Holder is taking action to remedy a violation of this Conservation Easement by Grantor. c. To prevent any activity or use of the Premises that is inconsistent with the purpose of this Conservation Easement and the Management Plan. d. To restore such areas or features of the Premises that may be damaged by any inconsistent activity of use, pursuant to this Conservation Easement. e. To allow reasonable public access to the Premises for habitat and educational tours or purposes which shall at all times be guided and accompanied by Holder as set forth in the Management Plan in such manner as will not disturb the quiet enjoyment of the Premises by Grantor. 3. Rights of Grantor: Grantor reserves for itself, its successors and assigns, the following reserved rights provided, however, that the exercise of such rights will not interfere with or have an adverse impact on the essential natural, open and scenic quality of the Premises: 2619447v5 - 2 -