• The proposed general scope of the development
• Public and service circulation
• Components of the first stages of the development
• Rudimentary size and area of the components
• Approximate locations of all facilities
• Spatial and functional relationships between each aspect of the plan

The proposed development has been split into two habitat display areas. This is principally to make use of the two different types of forest environment on the site: closed forest canopy, and open woodland. The main (core) development has been located in a closed canopy environment. Areas for ungulates and for large water bodies have been located on the edge of the closed
canopy forest, in more open woodland.

We believe it will be better to develop built structures in such a way that large existing trees are incorporated in the detailed planning layouts. We are also of the opinion that with due care the forest can accommodate this type of development without damage. Constructing facilities in the existing clearings, we fear, will create more exposed and uncomfortable conditions, demanding extra insulation and cooling.

It is, incidentally, necessary to develop names for the various proposed parts and components of the development. This is actually a valuable and important exercise. Readers of this report are therefore encouraged to suggest names and titles for the
different portions of the development. We have for example rather unimaginatively called the main section of the development the ‘Core Observation Sanctuary.’ It would benefit from having a more exotic and exciting nomenclature.

Core Observation Sanctuary
Visitor Circulation and Animal Habitat Displays
Sanctuary Facilities
Open woodland and marshland satellite displays