Specifying restrictions for use of certain zones will keep high-impact users away from highly sensitive areas, and identify areas that can sustain varying degrees of traffic. A Visitor Information Center located in the Protea Garden will teach all users about all aspects of the Preserve. Most users do not understand the delicate ecology of CSS and do not understand how their present behavior on the Preserve damages the plants and animals. Many users have indicated on the user sign-in sheets that they would like to learn more about native species found on the Preserve, and want to help keep the Preserve safe from threats like development. Answers can be provided for them in the Information Center.
Education can enlist their support for future preservation efforts.
No mountain bikes, horses, or motor vehicles allowed within the Preserve. Acceptable No alternatives were identified. The existing trails on the Preserve are sufficient for hikers and joggers, and lead to scenic points that provide excellent viewing with minimal disturbance to plant and animal life. Cutting of new trails will lead to unnecessary trampling of vegetation, soil erosion, and soil compaction. Mountain bikers and horseback riders have a tendency to veer off trails and venture through vegetation, damaging plants and soil.