Should a specific use request be denied and the applicant desires to appeal, the President of the College, after consulting with the Pine Lake Vested Users Group, will make the final decision on the matter.
The area below the road is primarily considered a residential and recreational area, with the exception of certain areas (such as the Hemlock Swamp) that are considered ecologically sensitive. Existing research activities will continue and these, as well as identified ecologically sensitive areas and populations of endangered or protected species, will be protected from the impact of current and future recreational and residential activities. New research projects will not be initiated if they impose limits on the principal use of this section of the property, unless they have been reviewed and approved by the President of the College after consulting with the Pine Lake Vested Users Group.
The area above the road is considered to be an ecological refuge, used primarily for teaching and research as well as low-impact recreational activity (such as hiking and bird watching). No activity is allowed that will negatively impact identified ecologically sensitive areas, or population of endangered or protected species without special permission and appropriate permits. Accordingly, activity will not take place there that will negatively impact current or future teaching and research work.
The principles of Pine Lake Land Use in the context of the two zones created follow:
