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4.2. Access. In order to enter the Protected Property, the Land Trust has a right of access over Outlot B,Spencer Addition, as shown on the Property Map, or any more convenient alternate approach to the Protected Property that the Owner is entitled to use now or in the future. 4.3. Rieht of Enforcement. The Land Trust has the right to prevent or remedy violatioi�s of this Easement, including prohibiting the construction of buildings or improvements, through appropriate judicial action brought in any court of competent jurisdiction against the Owner or other responsible party. a. Notice. The Land Trust may not initiate judicial action until the Owner has been � given notice of the violation, or threatened violation, of this Easement and a reasonable opportunity to correct the situation. This provision shall not apply if, in the sole discretion of the La,nd Trust, immediate judicial action is necessary to prevent or mitigate significant damage to the Conservation Values of the Protected Property or if reasonable, good faith efforts to notify the Owner are unsuccessful: � , b. Remedies: In enforcing this Easement, the Land Trust has the right to: • Temporary or permanent injunctive relief for any violation or threatened ` � violation of this Easement. � . � Require restoration of the Protected Property to its condition at the time of this , conveyance or as otherwise necessitated by a violation of this Easement. ! Sgec'ific performance or declaratory relief. � Recover damages resulting from a violation of this Easement or injwy to any Conservation�Values associated with the Protected Property. These remedies are.cumulative and are available without requiring the Land Trust to prove actual damage to the Conservation Values of the Protected Property. The Land Trust and the Owner agree that the damages created by a violation of this Easement may be determined by calculating the cost of acquiring a conservation easement over similar property. The Land Trust and the Owner also � recognize that restoration,regardless of cost,may be the only adequate remedy for certain violations of this Easement. The Land Trust is entitled to seek expedited relief, ex parte if necessary; and shall not be required to post any bond applicable to a petition for such relief. c. Costs of Enforcement. The Owner shall be responsible for all reasonable costs incurred by the Land Trust in enforcing this Easement, including without liinitation costs of suit, attorneys' fees, and expenses related to restoration of the Protected Property. If, however, the Owner ultimately prevails in a judicial ` 9