Initial+Settlement+Site+Recommendations


 * __//Week 1// __**//Recommendations for settlement sites//

Things to consider, Week 2:
 * Transport - Cargo Ships (transport goods and livestock), ferries, cars and buses for human transport.
 * Energy - Have wind turbines on high land, Solar power (as island may be under direct sunlight), it is a young island, with largely volcanic soils (the soil in the valleys and plains is very fertile) and can be used as geothermal energy source.

**LOCATION #1, B7:**
> Possible livestock close to location (cattle, sheep)
 * 1) Animals/vegetation
 * Fishing
 * 1) Food Source
 * 1) Water
 * close to bay
 * used for dock
 * export/import goods
 * Transport humans

**LOCATION #2, B6:**
1. Animals/vegetation Fishing and sea creatures from bay/ocean

2. Food Source Possible to locate near live stock. Large fish and seafood. Eg Prawns, crabs, sharks.

3.Water Close to bay/ocean Exports and imports of materials and sources use of docks.

**LOCATION #3, top right corner of C3**:
Whilst there are rivers near by, currently the depths and conditions of these, as well as their flow rate is unknown - this makes determining the possibility for them as a use for potable drinking water or agricultural purposes quite difficult. However investigation allowing, these sources are readily available for such purposes. If the flow allows, may alos asist in the flushing out of waste product and/or setting up hydro electric stations.In view of using this water however, minimal harm to ecosystems and river systems must remain a paramount priority.//tweed river example of sub tropical river use problems and management//Consideration needs to be given to how water may be filtered if need be, and whether near-by sea water may possibly be filtered for in home use.
 * 1) Animals/vegetation
 * 2) Food Source:
 * 3) In this area there is possibility to source food from both natural occuring plants, as well as the possibility to set up some farming structures.
 * 4) High quality naturally occurring honey in this area
 * 5) Close to sea and rivers for fishing and gathering of various aquatic species as well as crustaceans. Some edible insects also in this area.//zoologist report//
 * 6) Being close to vegetation, and in aiming our town at as little disruption to the native plants as possible, the following native plants are some of what may be near by and available for consumption //botany report//:
 * 7) Papaya
 * 8) Banana
 * 9) Cassava
 * 10) Yam
 * 11) Breadfruit
 * 12) Rice fields - The slope of the mountain allows for the set and farming of rice fields in naturally rich soils, without being so steep as to create a tillage erosion problem or a problem when transporting materials in later stages of development. @http://www.avrdc.org/index.php?id=11
 * 13) A variety of sub-tropical vegetables may also be harvested including @http://www.abc.net.au/gardening/vegieguide/
 * 14) shallots
 * 15) tomatoes
 * 16) sweet corn
 * 17) lettuce
 * 18) various bulbous vegetables
 * 19) various leafy greens
 * 20) various beans, chillis, spices and herbs
 * 21) Water:

//What sort of a town might be built here?//
 * In this area of the island the possibility for a town amongst the trees exists. Whether it be only a few feet off the ground to allow for adequate cooling of homes, or higher up in the trees to allow for the ground below to be used for agriculture or other means, it is a possibility to be considered.
 * Also to be considered is the possibility of building homes into the side of the mountain. This may cause some trouble for the agriculture in the area (depending on proximty) and would also depend on the thickness of the volanoes walls. However this does allow for a greater use of the elements in regards to heating/cooling, lighting etc
 * Regular housing structures are also a possibility, with the timber cleared for land use to be reused in the structures themselves.

//Other benefits of this site://
 * Small distance and easy access to the ocean and sandy beaches - useful for imports/exports as well as future attractions for tourists
 * Less distance to possible ag areas
 * small distance to possible areas for wind turbines, hydro stations, communication towers and geothermal energy source

__**1. Native Vegetation**__
====The Island's native vegetation is one of the richest and most fundamental elements of our natural heritage. Native vegetation binds and nourishes our ancient soils; shelters and sustains wildlife; protects streams, wetlands, estuaries, and coastlines; absorbs carbon dioxide and emits oxygen. Depletion and destruction of native vegetation is a primary driver of land degradation, salinity and declining water quality, and is the biggest cause of biodiversity loss. While broad scale land clearing for agriculture and urban development is a critical threat, the loss caused by clearing is compounded by the degradation of remnant bush through unsustainable grazing pressure, insect attack, disease, weeds, rising water tables, salinity, inappropriate fire management, unsustainable firewood gathering and neglect.====

__**2. Food Sources:**__
__ Sustainable Food  __ Sustainable Food and Agriculture Project addresses issues of social justice and environmental sustainability in contemporary food and farming systems. The dominant global agri- food system is characterised by severe ecological problems and social inequalities. Ecological problems include: the chemical pollution of land, waterways and food s; soil and degradation and erosion; the loss of seed and animal diversity; the energy and resources consumed in the long-distance transportation, processing and packaging of food s; and a range of human health impacts and risks.Socio-economic problems and inequalities include: widespread hunger and malnutrition in the context of an abundance and oversupply of food ; health problems association with the over-consumption of particular types of food s; the squeezing out of small-scale farmers in favour of large-scale farms and the undermining of subsistence and local forms of food production and consumption; and the expansion of the corporate ownership and/or control of the entire agri- food system.

http://www.environment.gov.au/land/vegetation/index.html

__**3. Water;**__

[[image:http://www.ahc.sa.gov.au/webdata/resources/images/water_for_good.png width="197" height="168" align="left"]]__** Sustainable Water Strategies **__
The Our Water Our Future action plan committed to undertaking regional sustainable water strategies to plan for long-term water security across the Island.Each sustainable water strategy sets out a long-term regional plan to secure water for local growth, while maintaining the balance of the area's water system and safeguarding the future of its rivers and other natural water sources.In each case the sustainable water strategy will provide a stock-take of all the water resources available within a region, and outline the planning and actions needed to respond to risks and ensure we have secure water for our communities, business, industry and the environment into the future.

http://www.water.vic.gov.au/programs/sws

__**4. Sustainable Energy;**__
Electricity is the lifeblood of our modern society. Whether we like it or not, we have become dependant on energy to power our homes, cars and industry. With major energy shortages combined with the need to take a hard line on climate change, there has never been a better time to embrace clean and sustainable energy. With our government failing to act on smart energy options for our future, as consumers we are left with little choice but to instil a bottom up approach to change. This involves everything from deciding on energy sensitive items from the supermarket to installing solar panels on homes. It is also important to understand that there is a vastly untapped free energy out there which we do have the technology to access cheaply, safely and efficiently for many decades to come. With energy shortages and the brink of irreversible climate change just over the horizon, it is in our national and global interest to understand, harness and embrace sustainable energy alternatives. The three main elements for generating electricity from natural energy sources, come in the form of the sun, wind, and tide. the town needs the natural source of enrgey such as; Solar energy which is energy that earth receives from the sun in the form of solar radiation. We can use this energy source to generate electricity, and to heat water. An advantage of solar electricity devices is the relative ease of installation, and the long term cost effectiveness. This makes solar panels the most common renewable energy source for home owners.

__ **-The benefits of wind power,** __
Wind power is a clean energy source that can be relied on for the long-term future. A wind turbine creates reliable, cost-effective, pollution free energy. It is affordable, clean and sustainable. One wind turbine can be sufficient to generate energy for a household. Because wind is a source of energy which is non-polluting and renewable, wind turbines create power without using fossil fuels, without producing greenhouse gases or radioactive or toxic waste. Wind power reduces global warming.

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__**- Pharmacy and lab centres;**__
We will sell herbal medicine to live sustainably; also we could export and import medicine around the settlements. __ ** - Herbal Medicine; ** __ Herbal medicine uses various remedies derived from plants and plant extracts to treat disorders and maintain good health. Another term for this type of treatment is phytotherapy. A lthough there is close to 2000 common herbal medicines used in many of the types of alternative medicine, try selecting a few all-purpose herbs that many choose to use as an at-home care program. Most of them can be found at all health food or natural food stores. Many can be grown in your own garden or even on a windowsill.

__A Beginning Common Herbal Medicines Care Kit__
Some of the more common herbal medicines usually found in an at home kit will include:
 * - Aloe Vera**- this is a common herb so ingrained in our culture that many people do not even realize they are using herbal therapy. It is commonly used in cosmetics, shampoo, hand lotions and shaving cream.


 * - Cayenne**- is also very common in the western world diet being used in many recipes. Cayenne tends to stimulate blood flow, which results in a stronger heartbeat, circulatory or digestive symptoms and rheumatic pain relief.


 * - Chamomile**- is a common digestive aid which is drank as a pleasant-tasting tea


 * - Chasteberry**- is used predominantly to restore the correct balance of estrogen and progesterone in women. This facilitates help in alleviating many problems with menstruation.


 * - Echinacea**- is one of the most common herbal medicines in use today. Otherwise known as purple coneflower, it is commonly used to help relieve the symptoms of the common cold, flu or any virus.


 * - Ephedra**- (Ma-Huang) is generally used to control the symptoms of asthma or hay fever. Its use is approved for over the counter drugs in decongestant and bronchial drugs. This herb should only be used under a practitioner's care.


 * - Feverfew**- has a long-standing reputation for being a remedy for women's menstrual difficulties. Recent research though has determined that feverfew has the capability of bringing relief from migraine attacks also or in some cases actually preventing a new occurance.


 * - Garlic**-most people believe garlic is a food product for use in the kitchen but it is actually a very powerful medicinal herb. It has superb capabilities as a antibiotic, anti-fungal and anti-viral compound.

Its uses in medicine seems to never end. It is often used as an aid in the following conditions: > [] []
 * Respiratory conditions: garlic will help heal the common cold, flu, bronchitis and coughing spells
 * Intestinal worms or dysentery
 * Sinus congestion
 * Gout
 * Rheumatism
 * Prevention of certain types of cancer
 * Cardio-vascular benefits, blood thinner and lowers blood pressure

**LOCATION #5, C4:**
> Tropical and sub-tropical vegetation > Close to plant live (fruits and citrus etc) > Fresh water availability upstream >
 * 1) Animals/vegetation
 * 1) Food Source
 * 1) Water
 * Communication Towers

**LOCATION #6, South West of B4:**
> - The Island seems to only inhabit very few animals such as r ats, possums, the flying fox; because of this livestock will need to be introduced (maybe import a couple > hundred to suit a sustainable settlement). There are a lot of bird species on the island as well as bugs and insects which won't be suitable for eating, however there > are bee's hence the product of honey will be available. > - There also seems to be a large variety of fish to swim in the waters - deep waters (Snapper, Big Eye and Cod) and shallow waters ( Nawee, White Fish, Moi and > Opapa) - fresh water fish have been found in rivers but can not be identified as what sort of fish they are. Coconut Crabs and Spiny lobsters have also been found. > These creatures may be a suitable food source on the island and will not need to be imported, as I suggested above for the idea of livestock. The island is surrounded > by water, and neighboured by rivers and streams, so fish and other seafood should not be a problem at this point, as this food source will be infinite. - Fish and sea life are an abundant supply in the waters off The Island as well. > > - The Island is located in the tropic/sub-tropic latitudes. We believe it has a similar climate to many other Pacific Islands of a similar lattitude - it seems to support both tropical and some temperate and sub-tropical vegetation, making it ideal for growing a wide variety of food plants. > - The most abundant insect found during the fauna survey were bees. They were found across The Island wherever flowering plants were found. A number of > honey producing hives were discovered across the Island. (Surveyors reported the honey was of high quality and very tasty!) > > //Edible fruits and plants already on the island that can be found in this location:// >> > - The locations seems to be near water (beach/sea water and river water - location is closer to mountains and highland, which may indicate to more fresh water from rivers, then upper B4 and B7 flows).
 * 1) **Animals/Meat:**
 * 1) **Vegetation/Food Source: **
 * papaya
 * banana
 * yam
 * breadfruit
 * cassava
 * bromeliads
 * red berry (//Coprosma rapensis)//
 * red cedar (//Toona ciliata//),
 * Black Walnut (//Endiandra palmerstonii//)
 * Silver maple (//Flindersia acuminate//)
 * Rusty Fig (//Ficus destruens//)
 * Banana Fig (//Ficus pleurocarpa//)
 * 1) **Water:**


 * GENERAL: **

Bay area because of access to boats and imports. (B7)

 * Communication towers - On highest altitude. (C4)
 * ==== Settlement sight recommendation (B5/B6) ====