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Belize ‘05Belize ‘05
Ecotourism Ecotourism in thein the
Mountain Pine Mountain Pine RidgeRidge
Forest ReserveForest ReserveBelizeBelize
• MembersMembers:: • Advisor:Advisor:
Elizabeth BrabecElizabeth Brabec
Lori TuchmanLori Tuchman
• Client:Client:
• Contact:Contact:
Belize Ministry of Natural ResourcesBelize Ministry of Natural Resources
Osmany Salas, Osmany Salas, Policy Advisor with the Ministry of Policy Advisor with the Ministry of Natural Resources Environment andNatural Resources Environment andIndustryIndustry
Belize ‘05Belize ‘05
Dorothy BuckleyDorothy Buckley
Curt DavidsonCurt Davidson
Kathryn HerweyerKathryn HerweyerKiyoko Edick JulykKiyoko Edick Julyk
Eric LetourneauxEric Letourneaux
• Challenges:Challenges:• Increase in visitor frequencyIncrease in visitor frequency• Lack of extensive infrastructuresLack of extensive infrastructures• Unique ecosystem and biodiversityUnique ecosystem and biodiversity• Need for co-management guidelinesNeed for co-management guidelines• Multiple stakeholdersMultiple stakeholders
• Significance of ProjectSignificance of Project• Major economic resourceMajor economic resource• Promote local businessesPromote local businesses• Sustainable developmentSustainable development• Protect a world treasureProtect a world treasure• Eco-tourism guidelinesEco-tourism guidelines
• Goals and Objectives of the projectGoals and Objectives of the project• Develop sustainable management plans for Douglas D’Silva and main Develop sustainable management plans for Douglas D’Silva and main attractionsattractions• Unify and integrate Stakeholders’ visionsUnify and integrate Stakeholders’ visions• Educate visitors on area’s eco-systemEducate visitors on area’s eco-system• Minimize impact of tourismMinimize impact of tourism• Refine standards for eco-tourism and management set forth in the Visitor Use Refine standards for eco-tourism and management set forth in the Visitor Use Master PlanMaster Plan
Belize ‘05Belize ‘05
• Research Methodology in Belize:Research Methodology in Belize:• Phase 1: On site resource evaluationPhase 1: On site resource evaluation • Phase 2: Site survey and analysisPhase 2: Site survey and analysis• Phase 3: Model process and design plansPhase 3: Model process and design plans
• Research questions:Research questions:• Ecotourism / tourismEcotourism / tourism• Visistor numbers predictionsVisistor numbers predictions• Socio-economic support to existing communitiesSocio-economic support to existing communities• Negative impacts of tourism and alleviationNegative impacts of tourism and alleviation• Sustainable design techniques/local resourcesSustainable design techniques/local resources
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Belize ‘05Belize ‘05• Focus areasFocus areas
Rio On PoolsRio On Pools
Douglas D’SilvaDouglas D’Silva
Orchid Cascade ParkOrchid Cascade Park
Belize ‘05Belize ‘05Douglas D’Silva potentialsDouglas D’Silva potentials
#1 Tower and Rest #1 Tower and Rest househouse
Visitor CenterVisitor Center
Commercial/Service LotsCommercial/Service Lots
Camp ground/ Picnic Camp ground/ Picnic AreaArea
New Research CenterNew Research Center
Nursery and Nursery and Agroforestry ParkAgroforestry Park
Product
1. Set of guidelines which outline a model process for further development
– Ecotourism benchmarks
2. Location specific set of design recommendations and site plansConstruction Documents:-Site Analysis-Site Layout-Grading Plan-Planting Plan
Context…. Tourist Hub
Thousand Foot Falls
Natural Monument
Caracol Archaeological Reserve: Mayan Ruins
Task ScheduleTASK Dead Line Feb. March April May June July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. March April
ProposalPreliminary researchIdentify scope of researchContact research/clientsContact AdvisorNarrow and determine topicWritingSubmissionRevisions
Funding & IRBCompose itemized budgetIdentify sources of fundingIRB submissionIRB approval
Project organizationSet team rolesRole revisions and updateTeam update meetingsTeam/Advisor meetingsClient contactsStakeholder contactsPrevious projects contacts
Background research History of BelizeSite inventoryPicture collectionEcotourism standardsVUMP reviewPast Belize projects reviewsPrecedents reviewsEstablish specific bibliography
Research in BelizeTrip to Belize planningDetermine tasks & roleTrips to BelizeData collection Client meetingsStakeholders meetingAdvisor meetingSite/main attractions inventoryDesign charette in BelizeUpdate meetings
Research from Ann ArborBelize data collection analysisDetermine new literatureDefine new tasksDesign charettesReport writing progress
Final reportReview for editingRevisionBindingSubmissionPresentation to SchoolPresentation to clients
Budget
Preliminary Budget (3/8/04)email: [email protected]
Budget Item Units Per Unit Cost Units Requested Total Unit CostAirfare roundtrip tickets $650.00 10 $6,500.00Vehicle Rental per week $480.00 5 $2,400.00
Vehicle Insurance per day $14.00 35 $490.00Fuel per week $100.00 5 $500.00Lodging per day $20.00 210 $4,200.00Meals per day $20.00 210 $4,200.00Art Supplies flat cost $220.00 1 $220.00Document production flat cost $1,390.00 1 $1,390.00Film and film development flat cost $500.00 1 $500.00Medical / Accident Insurance per person $90.00 6 $540.00Indirect Costs $0.00 $0.00Total Project Cost $20,940.00
Projected Revenue
Funding SourcesAmount
Requested# of Team Members
Total Amount Requested
Total Amount Received
Status Application Deadline
Individual UM Grants:SNRE Masters Project Funds $115.00 6 $690.00 PendingSNRE Alumni Incentive Internship $1,000.00 6 $6,000.00 $1,000.00 Secured 3/1/2004Rackham Discretionary Funds $1,500.00 2 $3,000.00 $1,500.00 SecuredInternational Institute Travel Award $1,000.00 6 $6,000.00 Pending 3/8/2004External Funding Proposals:EFA Funding $5,000.00 $5,000.00 Pending 3/22/2004David & Lucile Packard Foundation PendingSpeckhard-Knight Charitable Foundation PendingBelize Ministry of NRE $4,200.00 $4,200.00 $4,200.00 SecuredTotal $24,890.00 $6,700.00