Write a letter to the Madagascan government advising them on how they

should manage the rainforest. You have three options to choose from:

Option 1: Lemur International- A Fair Trade, Organic Vanilla Farm

Option 2: The Rosewood Logging Company- Commercial Logging

Option 3: Conservation International- A Scientific Reserve

In your letter, you need to address each of the three proposed options and consider the positives and
negatives of each. Try to think about physical (e.g. disruption of food chains) and human impacts (e.g. creation
of jobs). A structure has been provided on the back of this sheet to help you.

Hint: Remember that Madagascar is a less developed country; the GDP per person is only $257. You need to
consider how you can help the country to generate income whilst also protecting the environment.

To be successful in this assessment you need to:

 Explain your points in detail

 Use evidence to back up your ideas
 Use keywords correctly (e.g. sustainable)
 Include a conclusion which justifies your choice

The detailed level criteria can be seen below:

Level Criteria
I’ve selected the option I think is best and given at least one reason.
3
I’ve attempted to use geographical terminology.
I’ve selected the option I think is best and described the reasons.
4 I’ve started to consider why the other options are not suitable.
I’ve used some basic geographical terminology.
I’ve selected the option I think is best and explained the reasons in detail.
I’ve rejected the other two options and given reasons for this though I may have focused on just
5 physical or human aspects and/or just positive or negative aspects.
I’ve used geographical terminology.
I’ve used place specific and factual information
I’ve selected the option I think is best and given several well explained reasons.
I’ve considered both physical and human impacts and/or positive and negative aspects of my chosen
option and the options I have rejected.
6
I’ve used geographical terminology with confidence and accuracy.
I’ve used appropriate place specific or factual information.
I am able to demonstrate I understand different viewpoints on this issue.
I’ve thoroughly evaluated the positives and negatives of the three options using place specific
information and facts to support my arguments. I may have suggested ways to overcome the negative
aspects.
I’ve considered both physical and human impacts of my chosen option and the options I have rejected.
7
I’ve reached a sound and justified conclusion.
I’ve used a wide range of geographical terminology.
I’ve demonstrate how different viewpoints can be conflicting. I may have shown empathy to those
negatively affected.
Suggested structure:
Introduction

 What is your letter about?

 What is happening to the rainforest in Madagascar?
 Why is it happening?
 Why is this concerning?

Discussion

For each option:

 What are the positive impacts that could come from choosing this option?
 What are the negative impacts that could come from choosing this option?
 Who might like or dislike this option? Why?

Don’t forget to add facts and figures

Your choice

 Which of the options are you recommending?

 Why are you recommending this option?

Don’t forget to add facts and figures

Conclusion

 Summary of the main points in your letter