Beef Islandthe last of

“Nature’s Little Secrets”

Beef Islandthe last of

“Nature’s Little Secrets”

Beef Island Proposed 668 Acre

Golf Course, Five Star Hotel, & Marina Development

Beef Island Golf Course

• Land holding license granted in 1994

• Work to commence one year after issue

• Invest 10.75 million dollars in the first seven years

Beef Island Golf Course

• Non-partisan Environmental impact study needs to be completed

Tetramicra Elegans Banana Wharf, Beef Island

“There are moments in the life of

every community when critical

choices must be made, fundamental

statements of character and

aspirations are proclaimed and a

course for the future is charted”

– NDP Manifesto 2003

An NDP Government will:

• Be a leader on the protection of the environment

• Manage & protect the coastal zone & its fragile ecosystem

– NDP Manifesto 2003

Beef Island Golf Course – Key Questions

1. Will the golf course eliminate open or green space at by utilizing an undeveloped site?

2. Will the proposed golf course ALTER or ELIMINATE wetlands or other key sensitive areas?

3. Are there historical or archaeological areas on the site that will be affected by the golf course?

4. What impact will the golf course have on the ecological systems of the site, such as plant life and wildlife habitat?

5. How will the golf course affect the existing character of the site through the manipulation of the topography and vegetation?

6. Is there any potential for water pollution?7. Will the golf course impact already limited water supplies?8. Will the long term application of chemicals and pesticides

add to increased water pollution and reef destruction

Souce: Klaine S., Rainwater T., & Forsythe B. “The Environmentally Friendly Golf Course” 1995.

Proposed Terrestrial National Park 1986 NPT Systems Plan

Fourteenth Hole

FourteenthHole

Beef Island – Bluff BaySalt Pond Dredged for

Another Marina

2005 - Banana Wharf Wall

Road Cutting Has Begun!!

Banana Wharf House

Banana Wharf Lime Kiln

Little Mtn. Greathouse

Little Mt Great House

Banana Wharf Pond

Banana Wharf Pond & Historical Sites

Banana Wharf Pond & Stone Building

1. Find an alternate location within the territory for the golf course.

2. Government should purchase Beef Island on behalf of the National Investment

Club/National Development Corporation.

3. The terrestrial lands & marine areas of Beef Island identified in the BVI Parks &

Protected Areas Systems Plan, should be declared by Government &

transferred to the National Parks Trust for management.

4. A system of boardwalks and hiking & snorkel snorkel trails should be

developed.

5. Utilizing local BVI capital develop the following areas:

- Agricultural potential

- Sport fishing & fly fishing

- Cultural & eco-tourism concepts

- Low impact accommodations (such as eco villas, bed & breakfast,

etc.)

- Construct scientific research station at Hans Creek

Beef Island - Options