The+Island


 * Our Recommendations for the Settlement**

Using the map provided to us of the Island, we have devised six settlement points. These points may change if further information is released about the Island and it's inhabitance. By understanding how many people will be involved in the settlement, as well as their credentials and capabilities, we can also revise this map



**Settlement Base 1 - Built-up Area**

This is the broad initial settlement space. It is located near the seaport and is much more of an entry point into the island. This is considered the city of the island, where hotels, businesses and other retailers can be found. This is the largest and most commercial part of the Island, which will attract the tourists since there is a vibrant atmosphere with lots of breathtaking views and friendly locals.

**Settlement Base 2 - Seaport**

In order to enable the settlers to travel between Islands the seaport has been placed at an accessible location at the edge of the island. The seaport links to a river and is accessible and close to the residential areas. The seaport will also allow more settlers to arrive at the Island. This port will also allow for trade to commence with the outside world to bring in materials that are needed to develop the island.

**Settlement Base 3 - Small Residential Settlement**

This settlement base will become a place where most settlers will live. It is located in a fairly flat area, yet still has a water source near by. It is also located near a sandy beach, which provides a water source, form of entertainment and a food source through crabs, fish and other small water animals. This settlement is much smaller then the built-up area and is located nearby to the farming areas, allowing fast delivery of food supplies.

**Settlement Base 4 - Farming (Vegetation)**

At Settlement Base 1, farms will be built with vegetation. This will produce various different forms of food for the settlers. The western side of the Island has the highest amount of rainfall, ensuring healthy vegetation. Fish farms can be built around the river. Another advantage of having the river nearby is as an excellent source of water, during dry periods.

**Settlement Base 5 - Farming (Cotton)**

This settlement base is quite remote, but allows for the production of cotton. The Island shows immense opportunity for cotton farming, which will help produce clothes and other goods for the settlers. The production of clothes and other goods can be used as a form of trade with the settlements in the island, this will reduce the need to trade with other countries and keep the island as self sufficient as possible.

**Settlement Base 6 - Timber field**

This area is where trees are logged for wood to create various resources. This wood is a valuable resource and specific methods are in place to ensure deforestation is kept at a minimum. There will only be a certain period of time in the year where loging will be permitted and the areas in which logging will take place will also be rotated, to allow for the wood to regrow and thus preserving the environment. The timber field will hold the wood, as well as have people create materials for various needed items such as beds, houses, chairs, paper .etc.

**Agricultural scientist report** **Administered by: Rodger Fredrickson**

Before I commenced my investigation on the land and vegetation I had a number of questions and thoughts in mind. These are the things I wanted to find out.... What sorts of food and plants are available on The Island? Which of these are they edible? What can the other plants and vegetations be used for other than a food source? How much is available? What seasons do each of the crops grow in? How long does it take for specific crops to grow? What is the climate like? And how does it affect its crops?

Growing crops Since this is a tropical and sub tropical region there is a vast variety of plants and vegetation sources available within the island. I have discovered that there is an issue that many of the vegetation is not edible for the new settlements. There are mostly tropical fruit sources and some nuts available which can be eaten, these include: bananas, papaya, banana fig, white fig, breadfruit, coconut, red berry and walnuts. I have discovered that some of the plants can also be used for medicinal purposes such as: the berries and the walnuts. Some vegetation in the island can be used when they are altered, they are: silver maple which is used for maple syrup and candle nut which must be roasted otherwise it is poisonous and causes severe vomiting. Cotton and kapok is also grown on the island this is a versatile plant as it is a great source of creating materials.

As I was examining the island I have noted that there is a diverse range of land areas and altitudes, such as: a range of rainforests, coastlines and swamps. These areas have different climates and affect the way in which crops are grown, the rate at which they grow, and the area in which the crops grow. When selecting areas for settling humans, the different forms of land will be carefully considered.

**Journalist Report** **Nancy Edward**

The island is surrounded by water which will allow the people in settlement to catch a variety of fish that can be eaten. Some of these include, Big Eye, Snapper, Cod, Lobsters and Crab which can be found in the waters that surround the Island.

Birds are found in most abundance which include Boobies, Seabirds, Crake, Fruit dove and Lorikeet. In order to be sustainable when we build the settlement we need to be mindful of the habitat of the animals as well as their food sources in order for the people in the settlement to not hurt these animals.

Questions of inquiry:

- Will we be able to transport animals from different countries to the island?

**Economist Report** **Administered by Ella Bowman**

Before I commenced with my investigation on the island I had quite a few questions that needed to be answered in order to proceed. Some of these questions were:
 * How much are the funds that we are going to be working with during this building project?
 * Will there be enough money to cover all building and living expenses?
 * How much money would we need if we wanted to clear land for building purposes?
 * Are there any materials on the island that can be used to build this settlement. For example, wood and/ or bamboo? These will bring down any shipping and material cost.
 * How much of these “island materials” are we able to use in order to be sustainable and affordable.

Economist approach The materials that this island has to offer are quite abundant and more so than I expected. As we are going to be building a new settlement here there are many materials that are already on the island that we are able to use. Two of these materials are a significant amount of wood from tree’s as well as bamboo. We just need to work out if it would be more affordable to just ship it in from another country or to clear the land and pay for labouring costs on the island?

We will also have to take the climate into consideration when we are building our new settlement as this is crucial to the project being affordable and so we do not have to rebuild structures, which will, in turn spend more money than needed. For example, we need to take into consideration that in a tropical climate we will have to be extremely careful about what materials we choose to use and if they are able to with stand the heat and the environment.