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(G) Grassland Uses of the Property - Grantors are allowed to graze, hay, harvest for hay and non- crop seed production, mow, construct fire breaks, conduct fire pre - suppression and rehabilitation activities, and conduct common grazing practices, including maintenance and necessary cultural practices, consistent with the provisions and conservation purposes of this ALE Deed. As used in this ALE Deed, the term "common grazing practices" means those practices customary to the region where the Property is located related to livestock grazing, and includes forage management and necessary cultural practices such as the infrastructure required Zbee estock grazing on the Property. Grantors shall not hay, mow or harvest for seed desting seasons for birds whose populations are in significant decline as identified r NRCS. Such determ inations shall be made in writing to the Grantors, or set forth ricultural Land Easement Plan for the [Insert Defined Term for Parcel]. (H) Other Allowed Uses — Other uses may be allowed if they, not harm the a 1 al use and future viability [Alternatively restoration and conservatiqv grassland, grazi ], and related conservation values of the [Insert Defined Term for Parcel], are consistel with the purposes of the ALE, and approved in advance by Grantee. ]If Land Eligibility is based on the presence of historical or archaeological resources or the project received ranking points for the multifunctional benefits of agricultural land protection for historical and archaeological resources] 6. Historic or Archaeological Resources. Existing archaeologically, culturally or historically significant features on the [Insert Defined Term for Parcel] including, but not limited to, such features as documented in the Baseline Documentation shall be maintained consistent with the guidelines provided in The Secretary of Department of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties pursuant to 36 CFR 68, as amended. The up -to -date version of such guidelines shall be maintained by Grantee in the Baseline Documentation and made available to Grantor upon request. The archaeologically, culturally, or historically significant features may not be altered or removed without Grantee's prior written approval, which approval shall not be given except where the proposed activity is accomplished in accordance with the guidelines provided in The Secretary of The Department of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. ,"_ 1. United States Right of Enforcement. Under this Agricultural Land Easement, the United States is granted the right of enforcement in order to protect the public investment. The Secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture (the Secretary) or his or her assigns, on behalf of the United States, may exercise this right of enforcement under any authority available under State or Federal law if the Grantee, or its successors or assigns, fails to enforce any of the terms of this Agricultural Land Easement, as determined in the sole discretion of the Secretary. The United States is entitled to recover any and all administrative and legal costs from the Grantee and/or the Grantor, including attorney's fees or expenses, associated with any enforcement or remedial action related to the enforcement of this Easement. 2. United States Right of Inspection. The United States will have reasonable access to the Property and may enter the [Insert Defined Term for Parcel] from time to time for purposes of inspection (including photographic documentation of the condition of the [Insert Defined Term for Parcel]), monitoring compliance with the Agricultural Land Easement Plan and enforcement of the terms of this Page 11 of 16 Attachment number 1 F -7 Page 208