Services

Specialist studies and environmental approvals

Six core services, all delivered by a registered EAP and natural scientist. Choose a service to see what it covers and where it has been used.

Environmental authorisation, start to finish

Impact Assessments

Most developments that trigger a listed activity under NEMA need environmental authorisation before work can start. We run the full process: confirming which activities apply, appointing and coordinating specialists, running public participation, writing the reports and dealing with the competent authority until a decision is issued.

What's included

Screening and legal applicability
Basic Assessment process
Scoping and EIR process
Environmental Management Programmes
Amendment applications
Section 24G rectification
Public participation
International ESIAs to IFC standards

Typical deliverables

BARS&EIREMPrS24GPPP reportESIA

Flora, fauna and sensitivity mapping

Ecology & Biodiversity

Ecological findings often decide where a development can go. We survey sites for vegetation types, protected and Red List species and ecological corridors, then map sensitivity so that layouts can avoid the areas that matter before an application is submitted.

What's included

Flora and fauna assessments
Ecological scans and opinions
Site sensitivity verification
Species search and rescue
Biodiversity Action Plans
Monitoring protocols
Alien invasive plant management plans
Protected tree permit applications

Typical deliverables

Ecological Impact AssessmentSSV reportBAPTree permitAlien eradication plan

Delineation, biomonitoring and licensing

Wetlands & Water

Any activity within 500 m of a wetland, or that changes a watercourse, may need a water use authorisation under the National Water Act. We delineate wetlands, assess their condition and function, monitor river health and prepare the Water Use Licence Application or General Authorisation registration.

What's included

Wetland delineation
Present Ecological State and functional assessment
Aquatic impact assessments
SASS5 biomonitoring
Water quality monitoring and reporting
Water Use Licence Applications
General Authorisations
Surface water management

Typical deliverables

WULAGA registrationWetland reportSASS5Water quality report

Plans, licences and landfill studies

Waste Management

Municipalities must prepare Integrated Waste Management Plans, and waste facilities need licences and ongoing compliance. We assess landfill sites, prepare IWMPs and status-quo reports, write waste specialist studies and handle waste licence applications.

What's included

Integrated Waste Management Plans
Landfill status-quo assessments
Waste specialist studies
Waste Management Licence applications
Industrial symbiosis studies
Landfill ecological and wetland inputs

Typical deliverables

IWMPStatus-quo reportWML applicationWaste specialist report

Emissions licensing and monitoring

Air Quality

Facilities that carry out listed activities under the Air Quality Act need an Atmospheric Emission Licence and must monitor against its conditions. We prepare licence applications, set up dust and emissions monitoring programmes, and review air quality reports independently.

What's included

Atmospheric Emission Licence applications
Monitoring programmes based on AEL conditions
Dust fallout monitoring and reporting
Independent review of air quality reports

Typical deliverables

AEL applicationMonitoring programmeDust fallout reportReport review

ECO services and environmental audits

Compliance & Audits

Once authorisation is granted, its conditions and the approved EMPr have to be followed on site and audited. We act as Environmental Control Officer during construction, carry out compliance and performance audits, and assess management systems against ISO standards.

What's included

Environmental Control Officer services
Contractor environmental inductions
EA and EMPr compliance audits
Environmental performance assessments
ISO 14001, 9001 and 45001 assessments
Mine EMPr performance audits

Typical deliverables

ECO reportsAudit reportInduction trainingISO assessment

Also offered

Supporting specialist services

Visual Impact Assessments

Viewshed analysis in GIS and on-site photography to assess how a development will change the landscape.

GIS Mapping

Sensitivity maps, locality and layout maps for applications, produced in ArcGIS and PlanetGIS.

Petroleum Sites

Groundwater monitoring, gas testing, tank removals and EIAs for filling stations and fuel depots.

Mining Applications

Environmental input to prospecting and mining right applications, and EMPr amendments.

Carbon Footprints

Greenhouse gas footprints for ESG reporting and accreditation, such as Airport Carbon Accreditation.

Guidelines & Training

Plain-language guidelines, posters and training material, such as a national wetland best-practice guideline.

Planning a development? Bring the environmental specialist in early.

Early screening shows which approvals you need and how long they will take, before they hold up construction.

Phone072 666 6348

Emailronaldoretief@gmail.com

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