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� Pursuant to the laws of the State of Minnesota, and in particular,Minnesota Statutes Chapter 84C, and in consideration of the facts recited above and the mutual covenants contained herein and as an absolute and unconditional gift, the Owner hereby conveys and warrants to the Land Trust and its successors and assigns a perpetual conservation easement over the Protected Property. This conservation easement consists of the following rights, terzns, and restrictions (the "EasemenY'): 1. CONSERVATION PURPOSE. The purpose of this Easement is to preserve and protect in perpetuity the Conservation Values of the Protected Property identified above by confining the development, management and use of the Protected Property to activ,ities that are consistent with the preservation of these Conservation Values, by prohibitiiig activities that significantly impair or interfere with these Conservation Values, arid by providing for remedies in the event of any violation of this Easement. � The terms of this Easement are specifically intended to provide a significant public benefit � by: , • Preserving tlie open and natural character of the Protected Property for scenic enjoyment by the general public from Hennepin County State Aid Highway 6. The openness of the Protected Property provides variety and contrast to the large-lot development and wooded nature of the surrounding area. • Protecting the water quality of Long Lake by prohibiting development of the Protected Property. � Protectirig natural habitat for wildlife and plants, both terrestrial and aquatic, � including waterfovvl. 2. LAND USE RESTRICTIONS. Any activity on or use of the Protected Property that is inconsistent with the purposes of this Easement is prohibited. This prohibition specifically includes any intrusion or future development that would interfere with the essential scenic quality of the Protected Property or the visual enjoyment of the open and natural character of the Protected Property by the general public. Except as specifically permitted in section 3 below and without limiting the general prohibition above, restrictions imposed upon the Protected Property expressly include the following: 2.1. Industrial and Commercial Activitv. No industrial or commercial use of the Protected Property is allowed.. 2.2. A�ricultural Use. No agricultural use of the Protected Property is allowed. 2.3. Residential Development. No residential use or development of the Protected Property is allowed. 4