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**//__Recommendations For Human Settlement__ //**

After much discussion JACT-Co have pooled their expertise and considered the many factors that could potentially influence the settlement and development on this island.


 * __ Such factors include: __**


 * **// Food- //** What natural foods will be available in the specific location, and whether or not the resource will be sustainable over a long period of time. Transport of foods from other locations.

> > Considerations: // Cable Car // – Weight, height (over canopys and low enough to load/unload), stops, cost, efficiency, reliability, maintenance, materials, construction. // Boats // - Port? // Bridges // - Cost, Location, need?, materials, design.
 * **// Accessibility/Transport- //** It is vital to ensure that there are a variety of modes of transport which enable the distribution of supplies and inhabitants of the island effectively and with minimal impact on the environment. Initial ideas that are being discussed by JACT-co are: Cable car, roads, ports, bikes, scooters. Bridges,


 * **// Infrastructure- //** How much room there is to build and whether the land and surrounding areas are suitable to settle (Terrain,tropical areas, soil)


 * ** Impact on the environment- ** consideration of local flora and fauna, and ensuring that settlements do not have a destructive effect on habitats


 * ** Weather ** - Rain, wind, floods/Flash flooding, earthquakes, tsunami's, Thunderstorms, Humidity, Seasonal Heat and drought.


 * __ Locations of Settlement __**

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 * Location 1- B4 **
 * Close to two local water supplies which my be potable
 * Beach near by
 * Only needing to remove a small amount of scrub to clear land in order to create a settlement (as opposed to forest)
 * Less than 20km to fishing opportunities
 * Possible vegetation
 * Location 2- B6 **
 * Minimal forest
 * Fresh water stream
 * Possible grazing land for cattle
 * Some clearing may need to be done however there is still extensive amount of the scrub in surrounding areas.


 * Location 3- C7 **
 * There is relatively close access to a sandy beach, this could allow for a settlement to have access and sustainably use the islands resources for example - coconut palms, fish and marine life, coconut crabs and lobsters
 * There is the possibility to create a port, which would allow for easy trade, shipping or importing and exporting valuables and goods.
 * Being in a cove and on the east side of the island it is sheltered from the wind
 * Close to a lake which could provide fresh drinking water


 * Location 4- D3 **
 * It's on high land - in case of natural disaster
 * Possibility to deforest/clear land and make use of the resources by recycling materials for construction.
 * Accessibility to a river which could possibly be potable


 * Location 5- C5 **
 * Central on the island which therefore means it is close to beaches as well as rivers and lakes to ensure fresh water supply.
 * Due to the large abundance of scrub on the island settlement in this location is unlikely to destroy any habitats.
 * There are also areas surrounding this location that may enable other humans to settle in the future, or enable further development.
 * Being in the center of the island may help reduce chance of being impacted by floods or other natural disasters.
 * This location will receive some protection from the west side due to the dense tropical trees.
 * Being located near the river will make it easier to fish and find food supplies.


 * Location 6- C3 **
 * Vantage point if natural disaster would occur
 * Close to vegetation
 * Close to water supply which could be potable
 * High ground

__**References: **__

- Individual and Team Background Knowledge - Class discussions and ideas in Tutorials - Team discussions in own time - Information Via 'The Island Wiki' - Lectures - Information and advice via Nicky Carr