2008 Projects
Tree Tagging
Our purpose is to contribute to the Garden's larger database of tree species by identifying and tagging specimens in the Western Loop. This will provide proof of the diversity and richness of species in the Garden. Upon completion of the geodatabasing of the forest, the garden will be provided a foundation for future research, such as tree mortality and specie and individual growth. Other research opportunities include the evaluation of carbon sequestration, the preferred habitats of native fauna, and research of natural and naturally derived medicines. These results reaffirm the importance of the Key West Botanical Garden as a place that protects and promotes rare native species.
Carbon Footprint Cost Team
This group surveyed hotels and tourists and collected data from the Chamber of Commerce to determine tourists origins and means of transportation to Key West. Calculations were made to determine CO2 emissions for air travel, car travel, and cruise travel to Key West. The total amount of money required to offset CO2 emissions based on the data is about $2 million.
Video
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A video was made to promote the botanical gardens and discuss its important as a biological hotspot.
Website
A website was built to examine the importance of biodiversity hotspots around the world, the variety of speies in the garden, and the history of the relationship between Duke Univeristy and the garden.
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2008 Group Picture
Copyright Robert Armstrong 2008
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