Group Work-Roatan

Third Year Group Work

As third year students, we are broken into groups to do work for the semester. Originally, we weresupposed to go to Roatan, Honduras to work on a project dealing with population increase and erosion along the coastline.Unfortunately, due to the hurricane we were unable to go.The following work is the analysis studyour group did, as well as a beginning thoughtto a plan for resort building.

ROATANVegetation

Abram Ebersohn, Drew LaBiche, Evan Peterson, Hannah Goodgion, Lauren Patti, Riley Holahan

RainforestsLow Lying Plants (3’ or less)Less Dense Forests

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RefencesHistorical Hurricane Tracks [map]. scale not given.”National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration”.<www.csc.noaa.gov/hurricanes/#>

Coral Reef

ROATANRainforests


Rainforests

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Historical Hurricane Tracks [map]. scale not given.”National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration”.<www.csc.noaa.gov/hurricanes/#>

ROATANLow Lying Vegetation and Mangrove


Low Lying Plants (3’ or less) and Mangrove Plants

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ROATANLess dense forests


Less dense forested areas

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Historical Hurricane Tracks [map]. scale not given.”National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration”.<www.csc.noaa.gov/hurricanes/#>

Refences

ROATANReef


Reef

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ROATANRoad Map


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Paved RoadDirt Road

“Roatan.”Google Earth. April 4, 2008. August 26, 2012.

Instituto Geografico Nacional. “Roatan-Barabeta” Series E, 752 1:50,000. Washington, D.C.: Defense Mapping Agency Hypographic/Topographic Center

ROATANElevation Guide


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ROATANHydrology


Perennial StreamIntermittent StreamSpringBody of WaterIntermittent Body of Water

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ROATANInfrastructure


ResortsPrivate ResidencesPaved RoadUnpaved RoadBoardwalk

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ROATANTopography


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responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people

Principles of Ecotourism

and respect.

and hosts.

for local people.

http://www.untamedpath.com/Ecotourism/what_is_ecotourism.html

This resort is targeting the hard-core and dedicated participants of

Hard-core ecotourists are interested in the scientific aspect of travels.

http://www.fao.org/docrep/w7714e/w7714e06.htm

http://www.untamedpath.com/Ecotourism/what_is_ecotourism.html

Ecotourism

Historic Architecture on Island

http://www.mipueblonatal.com/punta-gorda-honduras.html http://www.richarduhlhorn.com/images/items/297_m_Coxen-Hole,-Costa-Rica-copy.jpg http://vivalatinamerica.�les.wordpress.com/2011/05/img_6490.jpghttp://www.journeymanimages.com/img/s3/v26/p1060269364-3.jpg

-The existing architecture on the island originates from a variety of cultures. This originates from ship wrecks and the events that relate to pirates and on board slaves as well as european explorers. - These culture include: European, African, and Indian.-The interbreeding of these Cultures over time have brought together a variety of architectural ideas.- The people from the breed called them selves the Garifuna tribe. -Because of this there is a mix of spanish, african and european architecture through out the entire island.-Because of this many houses and buildings are known to have pastel colors.-This interbreeding of architectureal style can relate to port cities such New Orleans, also contain a spanish and european mix.

Oak Ridge

Near Mudhole

Oak Ridge

Rustic Shops

Near Coxen Hill

Eco-Friendly ArchitectureSurrounding Vegetation

Structures

Some of the resorts, such as Villas Pico Bonito, are built in a way that attracts ecotourists. The land isn’t cleared for the resort, rather it is used to seclude and nestle the buildings into their surroundings. Due to the lush vegetation, birds and other wildlife are drawn to the area, enhancing the experience the visitors get on hiking trails or even while simlply sitting out on the patio areas. The architecture of outdoor eating areas and patios is heavuily reliant on cross-ventilation, so the rooftops are usually raised leaving the underneath open forwind. The structures themselves are also eco friendly, being built out of found materials, such as wood, straw and rock.References:http://www.palmettobayplantation.comTyrrell, Lise. Eco Tropical Resorts. N.p., 2003. Web. 11 Sept. 2012. <http://www.eco-tropicalresorts.com/centralamerica/honduras.htm>.http://www.villaspicobonito.com/

The Keystone

Water and Waste Managment

Seawater Greenhouse- turns seawater into freshwater- grows edible crops to suppliment food- supplimental freshwater is used for plumbing and drinking-microbes in the soil clean human waste leached from site septic tank-human waste also fertelizes the soil

Seawater

Seawater Greenhouse

FreshwaterAgriculture

Human Waste

Septic Tank

Fishing

Boat Tours

Ziplining

Horse Riding

Hiking

Scuba Diving/Snorkeling

all images sourcedhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roat%C3%A1n

Habitats of Native Flora

Less Dense Forests

Low Lying Plants and Mangrove

Dense Rainforest

Strangler fig and plants such as deciduous fruit trees, like Hog Plum and Nancewhich are native to Tropical and Subtropical climates. The fruit is consumed by herbivores or by people for deserts.

Coconut Palms, Spanish Cedar, and Almond trees are some trees thatmake up the forested areas on the island. The food produced is used forcooking and the timber is used for building.

Coco Plums, Sea Grapes, and Mangroves are found typically along the coastal areas. The roots act as barriers from storm surge.

ROATAN

ReefThe reef is experiencing erosion problems due to rapid coastaldevelopment, hurricanes, deforestation,fishing, and divers; the main reason being human activity,

forestgeneration.comReferences:

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tropicalplansinfo.com

hear.org

travelexperta.com

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01 Saltwater Greenhouse

Dinning Area/Bar

Sustainablity Reseash Center

Parking Lot

Entrance With Two Wind Turbines

Docks

Bungalows

Pool

Hotel #1

Administration Office With Drop Off Area

Hotel #2

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MUDHOLE, ROATANSITE PLAN

http://www.fao.org/docrep/w7714e/w7714e06.html

http://www.asla.org/awards/2008/08winners/411.html

This resort is targeting the dedicated ecotourism. eco-tourist are interested in the ecological aspects of travel-ing. They look for environmental and cultural education. This program offers not only a fun ecological stay but also an educational visit. It offers insite on some of the most recent developments in sustainable living and how to apply those developments to everyday life.


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Group Work-Roatan