Case studies – South Africa

1.  Vegetation survey of the Dwars River Valley. Environmental assessment studies for the site of a new Chrome Mine. Survey of the vegetation and possible impact on the environment. Report for the company Steffen, Robertson & Kirsten, Johannesburg (Civil Engineers).

2.   Survey and marking of Red Data plant species on the Thorncliffe Chrome Mine site. Survey on nine Red Data plant species in a 200 ha area and the Marking of the individuals. Report for JCI, Johannesburg (Mining Company).

3.   Introduction to the vegetation at Breedtsnek, Magaliesberg, South Africa. A botanical survey and description of the various plant communities along a 500m wide strip and 20 km long along the proposed route of a pipeline. Survey for the planning of a Petroleum pipeline route. Report for ESKOM (Electricity Supply Company).

4.  Biological and Climatological Analysis: Edupark Complex, Pietersburg, Northern Province, with Prof. J. Olivier. Report for the company Gouws, Uys & White, Pretoria (Landscape Architect Company).

5.  A preliminary assessment of the siting and impact on the vegetation of the proposed Spencer substation and Transmission line connecting Witkop, Spencer and Tabor substations, Northern Province. With Prof. P. Weisser and Mr. C.K. Willis. Survey for ESKOM.

6.  Survey of the rare and endangered plant species and the exotic plant species along the Chueniespoort pipe line. Report for the company Cave, Klapwijk & Ass. (Landscape Architect and Environmental Planner Company).

7.   Vegetation survey of the farm ‘Platklip’ in the Nebo District. Report for the Faculty of Agriculture, University of the North.

8.   Further survey of the rare and endangered plant species and the exotic plant species along the branch-off lines from the Chueniespoort pipe line. Report for the company Cave, Klapwijk & Ass. (Landscape Architect and Environmental Planner Company).

9.  Survey of the rare and endangered plant species, ecologically sensitive areas and a route for the access road for the 275 kV line in the escarp area at Soekmekaar, Northern Province. Report for ESKOM (Electricity Supply Commission).

10.  Olifants-Sand River W.T.S., Phase 2, Seshego Branch. Survey of the Red Data plant species and ecologically sensitive areas along the Seshego – Perskebult water pipeline. Survey for Cave, Klapwijk & Ass. (Landscape Architect and Environmental Planner Company).

11. Survey of ecologically sensitive areas and Red Data species in the corridor area for the line from Phoebus substation near Kgopane to the Vulcan substation near Witbank. Survey for ESKOM. (Electricity Supply Commision).

12. Survey of the Red Data plant species in the area of the new Northern Province Legislative Assembly Buildings. Report for the company Gouws, Uys & White, Pretoria. (Landscape Architect and Environmental Planner Company).

13. Survey of the ecologically sensitive areas and Red Data plant species of the farm Rusland 93 KS  – Aureus Mining Company. Survey for S & N Integrated Environmental Services.

14. Survey of the primary and secondary diets of the Sable Antelope (Hippotragus niger Harris, 1838) in Southern Africa. Survey for ISCOR (Mining Company).

15. Transect survey from Madimbo to Thohoyandou on the vegetation with biological and geomorphologic relationships. Survey for the University of Venda, South Africa.

16. Reclamation of eroded areas and old Pine plantations in the Haenertsburg area making use of indigenous plant species. Survey for J. Wright Co. (Forestry Company).

17.  Soil survey in the prospecting area at Mabokotswane and Malope – Olifants River. Survey for Le Cordeur Mine & Topographical Survey Services.

18. Survey of the Red Data species and ecologically sensitive areas along the Doorndraai Dam – Potgietersrus pipeline. Survey for Cave, Klapwijk & Ass., Pretoria. (Landscape Architect and Environmental Planner Company).

20. TOR – Fire Training Centre – Pretoria – Environmental Assessment – Flora and Ecologically Sensitive Areas. Survey for Cave, Klapwijk & Ass., Pretoria. (Landscape Architect and Environmental Planner Company).

21. S. Mamabolo II – Water Scheme. Survey of the Red Data plant species and ecologically sensitive areas. Survey for Cave, Klapwijk & Ass., Pretoria. (Landscape Architect and Environmental Planner Company).

22. Preliminary Ecological Assessment of Portion 10 on the Farm Sterkloop 688 LS. Survey for Environmental Design Partnership, Johannesburg. (Landscape Architect and Environmental Planner Company).

23. Survey of the Red Data plant and animal  species and Ecologically sensitive areas. Nwanedi – Luphephe Water Scheme, Phase I. Survey for Gouws, Uys and White, Pretoria. (Landscape Architect and Environmental Planner Company).

24. Survey of the Red Data species, ecologically sensitive areas and soils of the farm Marsfontein 91 KS. Survey for Southern Era Resources Limited, Canada.

25. Survey of the Red Data species, ecologically sensitive areas and soils on the farm Schietfontein 58 KS. Survey for Southern Era Resources Limited, Canada.

26. Survey of the Red Data plant species and Ecologically sensitive areas in the Moleetsi Area. Survey for Van Tonder, Botha & Lindeque, Civil Engineers, Pietersburg.

27. Ivypark X 15: Pietersburg. Phase 1 Environmental Impact Assessment – Biological Study. Survey for ProCon Developers, Pietersburg.

28. Survey of the Red Data plant and animal  species and Ecologically sensitive areas. Nwanedi – Luphephe Water Scheme, Phase II. Survey for Gouws, Uys and White, Pretoria. (Landscape Architect and Environmental Planner Company).

29. Plant Species list for Holding 67 – Kyalami. For property owners Anthony & Robin Hare.

30. Survey of the Rare & Endangered and Exotic plant species along the secondary pipe lines of the Olifants/Sand Water Line. Survey for Cave, Klapwijk & Ass., Pretoria. (Landscape Architect and Environmental Planner Company).

31. Survey of Red Data species and Ecologically sensitive areas – Groothoek Bulk Water scheme. Survey for Cave, Klapwijk & Ass., Pretoria. (Landscape Architect and Environmental Planner Company).

32. Pretoriusrand Borrow Pit area – Survey of Red Data species and ecologically sensitive areas. Survey for Cave, Klapwijk & Ass., Pretoria. (Landscape Architect and Environmental Planner Company).

33. Management Plan for the game farms Kromdraai & Sentelies, Derdepoort. For Real Landscapes, Johannesburg.

34. Ecological survey of the area next to the boundary of the farms Sofala 160 MR and Grenoble 34 LR. For ESKOM. (Electricity Supply Commission).

35. Public Resort on Portion 6 – Farm Geluk 998 LS Phase 1 Environmental Impact Assessment – Biological Study. Survey for ProCon Developers, Pietersburg.

36. Vegetation Survey and Management plan for the game farm Muisvogelkraal, Melkrivier area – Survey for Mr. C. Whitbread (Owner).

37. Rehabilitation Program for Klipspringer Mine. Survey for Southern Era Resources Limited, Canada.

38. Eugene Marais Park – Groenkloof. Botanical Survey. For Cave, Klapwijk & Ass., Pretoria. (Landscape Architect and Environmental Planner Company).

39. Ecological Overview of the impacts at the Swartkop Casino site. Survey for Cave, Klapwijk & Ass., Pretoria. (Landscape Architect and Environmental Planner Company).

40. Survey of the Red Data species and Ecologically Sensitive Areas at the Stylkop Radio Station. Survey for ESKOM (Electricity Supply Commission).

41. Survey of the Red Data Species and Ecologically Sensitive Areas at Matiwa Repeater Site. Survey for ESKOM ( Electricity Supply Commission).

42. Survey of the Red Data Species at the Groenvley Dam site – Potgietersrus District. Survey for Cave, Klapwijk & Ass., Pretoria. (Landscape Architect and Environmental Planner Company).