Punta Cabullones, an unutilized area home to many endangered species, is adjacent to the impoverished community of Vallas Torres. Working with Para la Naturaleza, we developed a plan to protect the fragile ecosystems while creating economic growth for the community. By surveying the land, assessing community attitudes, and researching opportunities for economic growth, we created a proposal for community-based management and tourism in Punta Cabullones. We propose a community garden, a beekeeping initiative, trails for tourism, and educational programming.

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Creator

• Bettigole, Daniel G
• Wortman, Anna Ingrid
• Marrion, Kimberly Elizabeth
• Healey, Emma Noel

Subject

• Community
• Environment
• Industry
• Sustainability

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-121415-200624

Keyword

• Rural development
• Sustainable development--Environmental aspects
• Wildlife conservation
• Ecotourism

Advisor

• Mendoza-Abarca, Karla
• Hart, Frederick L.

Year

• 2015

Center

• San Juan, Puerto Rico Project Center - IQP

Sponsor

• Para la Naturaleza

Date created

• 2015-12-14

Location

• San Juan

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright

Last modified

• 2021-01-07