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APPENDIX D: E-ICP TABLES FOR ENTERTAINMENT ACTIVITIES
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APPENDIX D: E-ICP TABLES FOR ENTERTAINMENT ACTIVITIES
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Appendix E: Environmental Considerations of Canopy Taiwan
Solid, liquid and gaseous waste
Given the specific characteristics of this project, it does not rely on energy sources, water or liquid supplies, gaseous or solid. The canopy course will only operate while there is daylight, therefore eliminating any need for electrical illumination. The displacement of the course’s visitors is carried out by utilizing gravity. As a result, Canopy Taiwan does not represent a source of residues emissions in any of its forms, mainly air, soil or water. Any waste that can be left behind by our visitors shall be routinely collected and classified appropriately
according to local disposal and recycling policies.
Acoustic Pollution
Sound resulting from the displacement of zip-line trolleys on the cable emits a sound level that does not significantly contribute to acoustic pollution of the area. Additionally, Canopy Taiwan’s hours of operation are mainly during the day, therefore there will be no acoustic disturbances to the forest’s habitat at unnatural hours.
Effects to the existing flora and fauna
Canopy Taiwan’s course treetop platforms are constructed using a unique non-invasive technique that does not inflict any harm to any platform-bearing trees. Occasional branch pruning may be necessary at specific spots along the course. This activity will only include secondary tree branches and does not affect the health of the trees involved. Because of its very nature, fauna inhabiting the forest’s soil and trees are also not affected by this activity.
Project Abandonment Phase
Should this project reach its operational abandonment phase, it will require the dismantling of treetop platforms and removal of cables along the course for their eventual re-sale. This activity will require a minimum staff of three to five persons and will cause no impact to the environment.
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Appendix F: Canopy Taiwan Maintenance Manual
1 – Setup & Demonstration Area
A guide specifically assigned to maintenance will carry out a daily inspection of the setup area and its demonstration purpose zip-line. Maintenance checkpoints for this area include:
-Clamps: Check the condition of clamps that hold the cable and post/tree together.
-Cable: Check for adequate condition and tension -Posts: Check for firmness and adhesion to the terrain -Seats: Check for cleanliness
2 – Access Trails
Check for cleanliness and ensure obstacle-free state of the trails. The canopy route signs and signals should be checked and given maintenance every three months. During the wet season, check accesses with wooden stairs for slipperiness to ensure visitor safety.
3 – Platform Stairs
All platforms stairs are to be checked every three months for overall good condition and for moss formations and humidity.
4 – Platforms, Platform Anchors and Security Lines
-Anchors Check the condition of sling lines, thimbles, turnbuckles and tree-blocks bi-monthly. This check should also include an inspection of the general health of the tree’s top branches, which are used for suspending the platforms.
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-Platforms: Platforms should be inspected on a daily basis, checking for overall structural sturdiness.
-Security Lines: Daily checking of platform security lines is of vital importance. Guides assigned for maintenance should verify the condition of the cable together with its thimbles, turnbuckles and harnesses.
5 – Platform-Designated Trees
-Guides should inspect trees that have been selected to bear canopy platforms on a daily basis.
-A major assessment of the tree’s health condition is necessary at the end of every monsoon.
-Twice a year, a forestry engineer should certify that each platform-designated tree is in a good structural and healthy condition.
6 – Canopy Course cables/ Zip-line cables
-Daily: Canopy course main cables to be checked by designated guide.
-Weekly: Anchors, thimbles, turnbuckles and main tree adhesion blocks.
-Quarterly: Check the tension of all canopy course/zip line cables.
7 – Mats
Mats should be checked weekly ensuring adequate positioning and adhesion to the tree.
8 – Safety Equipment
The designated guide is responsible for a monthly inspection of all safety equipment used by visitors and guide groups. An obligatory cleaning and lubrication of the equipment should follow the inspection. This equipment shall never be repaired once it’s damaged due to the crucial role it plays safeguarding visitors and staff’s lives.
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9 – Storage Areas
Storage areas should be kept clean; taking the necessary precautions to keep away pests (i.e.
rodents) that may damage the safety equipment in anyway.
10 – Maintenance Log
A guide will be designated in charge of managing the canopy’s maintenance log. The
designated guide will be responsible of registering the course’s status on a daily basis, as well as any preventive observations necessary for an optimal performance of all activities in the course.
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Appendix G: Assumptions, market size and desired market penetration assumptions
Market Segment 1: Adventure Sports Enthusiasts
DEMOGRAPHIC AND INVOLVEMENT ASSUMPTIONS
SCENARIO ANALYSIS: MARKET SIZE BY FREQUENCY OF ACTIVITY ENGAGEMENT
MARKET PENETRATION SCENARIO VS. ESTIMATED ACTIVITY FREQUENCY
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Appendix G: Assumptions, market size and desired market penetration assumptions (con’td)
Market Segment 2: Entertainment Seekers
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Appendix G: Assumptions, market size and desired market penetration assumptions (con’td)
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Appendix G: Assumptions, market size and desired market penetration assumptions (con’td)
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Appendix G: Assumptions, market size and desired market penetration assumptions (con’td)
Market Segment 3: Tourists (Adventure and Eco-tourists)
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Appendix G: Assumptions, market size and desired market penetration assumptions (con’td)
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Appendix G: Assumptions, market size and desired market penetration assumptions (con’td)
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Appendix H: Maximum Operating Capacity Scenarios Canopy Operation Assumptions
Proposed Canopy Operation Schedule
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Appendix H: Maximum Operating Capacity Scenarios (Continued)
Canopy Maximum Operating Capacity and Growth forecast
Tour Service Operation Assumptions
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Appendix H: Maximum Operating Capacity Scenarios (Continued)
Proposed Tour Operation Schedule
Tour Maximum Operating Capacity and Growth forecast
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