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are associated with the rising and falling tides in the area: These currents are functionally nonexistent and at their weakest during ‘slack’ tide when the tides are changing from low tide to high tides and vice versa, and during the times immediately approaching ‘slack tide’ as well as in the aftermath of same [Pers. comm.., G. Myvett]. 2.2.8 Total Coliform and E. coli Total coliform as documented by the Tunich Nah Survey team ranged from 72/100 ml to 142/100 ml. [See Table 2.1]. The E. coli counts for the samples taken were 0/100 ml [See Table 2.1]. The latter means that the sea in front of the property has no discernible levels of pollution from human waste and the water is safe for swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving and other seabased recreational activities. The total coliform count recorded for the area would in effect be derived from warm blooded creatures such as marine mammals, vis-à-vis dolphins and manatees, as well as sea birds such as gulls and cormorants [Pers. comm.., G. Myvett]. 2.3 Biological Oceanography The location of the proposed project site in north-eastern Ambergris Caye is reflective of a diverse aggregation of species and ecosystems. Both the flora and faunal forms entails supratidal terrestrial forms, as well as sub-tidal components. The flora and faunal forms also varies in terms of the complexity of biological organization as well as in relation to their evolutionary history, abundance and distribution. 2.3.1 Flora and Fauna The sub-tidal floral forms documented in the area varied from simpler macro-algal forms such as the Feather Algae (Caulerpa spp.) and the Shaving Bush Algae (Penicillus capitatus), to flowering forms such as the Turtle Grass (Thallasia testudinium) and Halodule (Halodule beaudettel) [See Table 2.2 B]. The supratidal dune and terrestrial vegetation have been collectively classified as a ‘littoral forest’ [Meerman and Sabido, 2000]. This is one of seven (7) forest types identified by Grimshaw and Paz [2004] for the larger Bacalar Chico area. Tree species on the property were a reflection of the diversity of soil chemistry and landform, and ranged from typical beach inhibants like the coconut (Cocos nocifera) and the Australian Pine (Casuarina equisetifolia), to salt tolerant species such as the Red Mangrove (Rhiziphora mangle) and the Black Mangrove (Avicennia germinans), as well as ubiquitous coastal species such as Gumbo Limbo (Bursera simaruba), the Buttonwood (Conocarpus erectus) and the Sea Grape (Coccolaba uvifera) [See Table 2.2A]. The faunal forms of the proposed project area cover all of the five (5) phylogenetic classes of vertebrates, as well as an even more diverse assemblage of invertebrates. The most diverse and abundant classes of vertebrates were the fishes and the birds [See Tables 2.4 and 2.7], and the 2-9
least diverse and numerically limited faunal assemblage were the amphibians and the mammals [See Table 2.5 and 2.6]. The abundance and diversity among the various vertebrate classes at the project site is reflective of the situation encountered in other parts of coastal Belize by the Tunich Nah Survey Team [Pers. comm.., G. Myvett]. 2.3.1.1 Flora The greater Bacalar Chico National Park and Marine Reserve [BCNP/MR] is characterized by a range of landforms and plant species that have been grouped into seven (7) forest types, viz: Tropical Littoral Forest and Beach Communities Mixed Mangrove Scrub Coastal Fringe Rhizophora mangle-Dominated Forest Basin Mangrove Forest Marine Salt Marsh With Many Succulent Species Tropical Semi-Deciduous Broadleaf Lowland Forest Tropical Drought-Deciduous Microphyllous Lowland Forest. These forest types have been identified by Meerman and Sabido [2000]. The forest type of the proposed project site has been ascribed by Myvett [Pers. comm.] to two (2) categories, viz: Tropical Littoral Forest and Beach Communities Mixed Mangrove Scrub This classification for the proposed project area is shown in Fig. 2.3A. The littoral forest component proceed landward from the beach for a distance of about 2/3 rd the width of the property, while the mangrove scrub runs from this area to the shores of the Laguna de Cantena [See Figs. 2.3A & 2.3B]. Grimshaw and Paz [2004] have cited the existence of 206 intertidal and terrestrial plant species in the larger BCNP/MR area [See Table 2.2A]. The Tunich Nah Survey Team has identified 37 intertidal and terrestrial plant species at the propose project site [See Table 2.2A]. Some of the herbaceous bracts and shrubs includes: the Spider Lily (Hymenocallis littoralis), the Verdolaga de playa (Sesuvium portulacastrum), the Yama Bush or Rat Bean (Senna occidentalis) and the Espino de playa or Burr-burr (Cenchrus echinatus) [See Table 2.2A]. Some of the Tree species found in the Littoral Forest included: the Chechem Negro or Black Poisonwood (Metopium brownei), the Anona or Wild Custard Apple (Annona reticulata), and the Ziricote (Cordia curassavica) [See Table 2.2A]. The canopy coverage of the littoral forest was 80-90%. The position of the various tree species have been defined relative to the series of ridges running parallel to the beach [See Table 2.2A]. The ridges proceeding from the beach to leeward side of the property have been defined as: the Beach Berm [BB], the Littoral Forest Seaward Consolidated Berm [LFSCB], the Littoral Forest Mid-Lattitude Berm [LFMLB], and the Littoral Forest Lagunal Berm [LFLB] (See Table 2.2A). 2-10
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT for
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2.5.1 Regional Geology 2-73 2.5.2 S
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2.5.3 Geomorphology The beaches of
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3.0 Policy Review 3.1 INTRODUCTION
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(7) Each traps shall be monitored e
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schedule. Nevertheless, it is expec
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for energy generation are compared
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According to the BSWMP (Stantec 199
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natural lighting. The trees cleared
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the landfill when ready. Used batte
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some 1.3 miles south west of the NO
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populations not found on the island
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9.3 Land Tenure In the early 1990s
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9.14.1 Bacalar Chico National Park
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zone are to prevent fishery stocks
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9.14.3 Rocky Point The entire beach
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energy generation, the production o
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system 0.8 - 3 Miles North and Sout
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Development Activity Primary Impact
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Development Activity Primary Impact
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Development Activity General Social
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References Auil, N. 1997. Manatee R
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Littler, D.S., M.M. Littler and B.L
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Thurman, H.V. 1988. Introductory Oc
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction…
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ancient Maya, particularly from Lat
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Figure 1: Map of Belize showing loc
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assessment. If we are accurate, how
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should therefore be taken into care
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Franco The Franco site is located a
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REFERENCES CITED Boxt, Matthew 1983
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McKillop, Heather 1980 Moho Caye, B
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Goldsmith F.B. 1991. Monitoring for
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Paz, G.M. and T. Grimshaw. 2001. St
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