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Appendix G: Other information Appendix G1: Details of Environmental Assessment Practitioner Michael Cohen
CEN Integrated Environmental Management Unit
36 River Road
Walmer, Port Elizabeth. 6070
Telephone: (+27) 041-581-2983
Facsimile: 086 504 2549
E-mail: steenbok@aerosat.co.za
Date of Birth:
18 January 1945
Nationality:
South African
Languages:
English (mother tongue), Afrikaans (good)
Qualifications:
B.Sc. (Zoology, Psychology. Wits. RSA).
B.Sc. (Hons) (Wildlife Management. U Pretoria).
M.Ag. (Wildlife and Fisheries Ecology: Texas A&M). (1973)
D.Sc. (Wildlife Management. U Pretoria). (1988)
Institutions:
South African Council of Natural Scientists (SACNAS)
Professional Member - Institute of Ecologists and Environmental Scientists
Member - International Association for Impact Assessment - South African Chapter
Member of IUCN Commission on National Parks and Protected Areas. (CNPPA) (1994 -1996)
Member of IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas (1997 – current)
Honorary Member of the Institute of Environment and Recreation Management of Africa 1995
Appointed to the Board of the Institute of Ecologists and Environmental Scientists - April 1997-May 2000
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Referee to environmental assessment practitioners applying to the Interim Certification Board for Environmental Assessment
Practitioners (ICB) for professional certification (2001 - present)
Appointed to the Council of the Provincial Heritage Resource Authority. Ministry of Sport, Arts and Culture. Province of the Eastern
Cape 2003 (Resigned)
Professional History:
May 1996 – Present
Environmental Consultant: CEN Integrated Environmental Management Unit
July 1995 - May 1996
Director: Eastern Cape Nature Conservation. Ministry of Economic Affairs, Environment and Tourism. Left to start own consultancy
business
January 1993 - June 1995
Regional Director: Cape Nature Conservation. Eastern Cape Region
October 1985 - December 1992
Deputy Director: Environment. Chief Directorate: Environmental Conservation Directorate: Environmental Management Department
of Environment Affairs
July 1983 - September 1985
Assistant Director: Environment Chief Directorate: Environmental Conservation Department of Environment Affairs
March 1981 - July 1983
Chief Professional Officer Chief Directorate: Environmental Conservation Department of Environment Affairs
June 1978 - February 1981
Regional Ecologist: Transvaal Nature Conservation Division: Eastern Region (TPA)
August 1976 - May 1978
Officer-in-Charge. Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve Transvaal Nature Conservation Division (TPA)
1972 - July 1976
Research Assistant Eugene Marais Chair of Wildlife Management University of Pretoria
Specialist Courses:
1993 Completed the certificate course in Public Management at the University of Pretoria. The certificate was awarded Cum Laude
1989 Completed course in Practical Techniques in Environmental Impact Assessment conducted by the Environmental Evaluation
Unit at the Graduate School of Business, University of Cape Town
1973 Completed the International Seminar on the Administration of National Parks and Equivalent Reserves held in the United
States, Canada and Mexico
1973 Completed short course in Tropical Ecology while at Texas A & M University
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International Experience:
Nominated as a member of an international team to evaluate the professional activities of the Nature and National Parks Protection
Authority of Israel (Evaluation was to be conducted during November 2000)
1994 - Represent South Africa as Scientific Councillor on the Convention on Migratory Species - Nairobi, Kenya
1994 - Alternate delegate for South Africa at the Conference of the Parties of the Convention on Migratory Species - Nairobi,
Kenya
1994 -Member of the negotiations team for the African Eurasian Waterfowl Agreement - Nairobi, Kenya
1993 -Represent South Africa as Scientific Councillor on the Convention on Migratory Species - Bonn, Germany
1992 -Visit to Israel to hold preliminary discussions on a bilateral agreement on Nature and Environmental Conservation
1992 -Participate in the IV World Congress on National Parks and Protected Areas - Caracas - Venezuela - Present two papers at
the Congress and participate in numerous working groups on a wide range of protected area issues
1991 - 1995 South African Representative on the Scientific Council for the Convention on Migratory Species
1990 -Visit to England and Israel (met with a variety of nature and environmental conservation organisations) for discussion on joint
projects and for discussions on national and regional protected area systems plans
1989 -Member of South African delegation to the XV Antarctic Treaty meeting, Paris
1988 -Delegate to the 17th IUCN General Assembly - Costa Rica
1986 -Seminar on Environmental Education - Israel
Specialisation in Firm:
Integrated Environmental Management, Environmental Impact Assessment, Rural Development, Natural Resource Planning and
Management
Recent Experience:
Environmental Impact Assessment:
2006 – To Present Selected Projects
Scoping Exercise for a Proposed Pilot Aquaculture Operation for the Grow-Out of Penaeus vannamei Prawn Larvae For
Commercial Purposes Within the Coega Industrial Development Zone at Port Elizabeth Eastern Cape Province Ballastrada Trade
and Investments (Pty) Ltd, Trading as SeaArk Africa
Environmental Management Plan for a Pilot Aquaculture Operation for the Grow-Out of Litopenaeus vannamei Prawn Larvae For
Commercial Purposes, Coega Industrial Development Zone at Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape Province
Environmental Assessment for a Proposed Interpretive Centre, Day Visitor Site and Boardwalk Trail in the, Baviaanskloof Mega-
Reserve Wilderness Foundation
Environmental Assessment for a Proposed Residential Development, Remainder of Erf 328 Kabeljous River Jeffrey’s Bay
Environmental Assessment for the Augmentation of the Jeffrey’s Bay Bulk Water Supply System (Pump Station, Supply Mains
from Churchill Supply Mains and 5 Ml Reservoir)
Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Augmentation of the Jeffrey’s Bay Main Electrical Substation
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Environmental Assessment for a Proposed Residential Development, Remainder of Farm Noorsekloof 327, Jeffrey’s Bay
Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Rezoning and Subdivision of Portion of Portion 8 of the Farm Kabeljous River No.
321, Jeffrey’s Bay
Sensitivity Assessment for the Subdivision of Portion 1 (Remaining Extent) of the Farm Klein Buffelsfontein No 477/1
Environmental Assessment for a Proposed Resort Development, Portion 84 of the Farm De Stades No. 485, Beachview
Environmental Assessment for the Rezoning and Subdivision of the Remainder of the Farm Boschkloof No. 896, Division of
Humansdorp
Environmental Assessment for the Rezoning of Portion B of the Remainder of Farm 428 to “Special Zone Nursery”
Environmental Management Programme Report for a Proposed Sand, Clay and Calcrete Mining Operation in the Coega Valley on
Portions 1 and 4 of the Farm Welbedachtsfontein, 300, Port Elizabeth
Environmental Assessment for Subdivision and Rezoning of Erf 483 Bushman’s River for Residential Development
Environmental Assessment for the Rezoning of Farms 328/1, 328/2 and Farm 779, Jeffrey's Bay, Kabeljouws-on-Sea
2001 – 2004 Selected Projects
Environmental Assessment for the Extension of the Tsitsikamma Golf Estate.
Environmental Assessment for a Residential Development in Jeffrey's Bay.
Environmental Assessment for a Township Development in Jeffrey's Bay
Environmental Assessment for Luxury Lodges and a Tent camp on the Mkambati Nature Reserve
Environmental Assessment for a Boat Launch Facility at Gwe-Gwe, Mkambati Nature Reserve
Environmental Assessment for a Boat Launch Facility at Kings Beach Port Elizabeth
Environmental Assessment for the Port Elizabeth Golf Course Estate
Environmental Assessment for a Resort Development on the Kromme River
Environmental Assessment for the Establishment of a Presidential Suite at the Eagles Cragg Lodge, Shamwari Game Reserve
Environmental Assessment for the Establishment of a Golfing Estate at the Port Elizabeth Golf Club
Environmental Assessment for the Eskom Tsitsikamma 66kV powerline
Environmental Assessment for three resorts in the Zuurrberg Area
Environmental Assessment for a Satellite Resort on the Gorah Concession Area, Addo Elephant National Park
Environmental Assessment for the Alicedale Golf Resort Development
Environmental Assessment for three lodges on the Lalibella Game Reserve
Environmental Assessment for the closure of the Marina Martinique Small Boat Harbour
Environmental Assessments for two caravan parks on the Gamtoos River
Environmental Assessment for the upgrading of the Road from Flagstaff to Holy Cross
Biophysical Environmental Assessment on the proposed ESKOM Power line to feed the Aluminium Smelter at Coega
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Environmental Assessment of the Bayethe Game Reserve
Environmental Assessment of Eagles Cragg Game Lodge – Shamwari Game Reserve
Environmental Impact Assessment on the Sanderlings Coastal Wetland Resort
Scoping Report for boat mooring facilities on the Kromme River to serve a residential resort
Class Environmental Assessment for Working for Water projects in terms of the new DWAF Environmental Evaluation System
Environmental Scoping for a Housing Development on a Portion of Land in the Van Stadens Wildflower Nature Reserve
Environmental Impact Assessment on two Leather Tanneries in Middelburg, Eastern Cape Province
Compilation of an Environmental Evaluation System for the Department of Water Affairs and Forestry (DWAF) (Eastern Cape) This
environmental evaluation system is currently being incorporated into the national DWAF’s Environmental Management System
Compilation of an Environmental Evaluation Administration System and Manual for the Department of Water Affairs and Forestry
Natural Resource Management
Environmental Management Plan for the King Williamstown - East London National Road
Investigation into the Protected Area Estate in the Province of the Eastern Cape: A Review of Goals and Objectives, Strengths and
Weaknesses and an Analysis of Various Institutional Structures Suitable for Achieving the Goals and Objectives.
Design and run RSA’s premier stewardship programme (The South African Natural Heritage Programme and Sites of Conservation
Significance Programme)
Co-ordinate South African Plan for Nature Conservation
Management Plan for the Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve
Management Plan for the Marion and Prince Edward Islands (Draft).
Protected Area Systems Plan
Management Plans for game farmers
Bioregional Planning
Policy
Arrange and run two DWAF regional information sessions for the DWAF Regional Offices and Provincial Government Departments
of the Western and Eastern Cape on the Implementation of the DWAF’s (Eastern Cape) Environmental Evaluation System (2001).
A further seven provincial workshops will follow.
Run five Eastern Cape Information Sessions for District Municipalities in the Eastern Cape Province on the Implementation of the
DWAF Environmental Evaluation System (2001)
Member DANCED Review Mission on the National Waste Management Strategy
Compile South African National Report to the Convention on Biological Diversity
Sub-consultant to the Drafting team for the National White Paper on Integrated Pollution Control and Waste Management.
Member of a six person drafting team for the National Green Paper on an Environmental Management Policy for South Africa
where I represented the nine provinces.
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Appointed as one of the Reference Group for the National White Paper on an Environmental Management Policy for South Africa.
Papers and Publications:
Author and co-author of some 27 papers, reports and conference presentations as well as a number of popular papers on
environmental conservation.
Selected Clients
South African
BKS
Blue Crane Development Agency
Crown Chickens
Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism
Department of Water Affairs and Forestry
Lalibela Private Game Reserve
Mandela Bay Development Agency
Municipality of Port Elizabeth (Nelson Mandela Metropole)
Ninham Shand (Eastern Cape)
Portnet
Shamwari Game Reserve (Mantis Collection)
South African National Roads Agency Ltd
Stewart Scott (Eastern Cape)
Telkom South Africa
Vodacom South Africa
Wilderness Safaris
International
DANCED (Denmark)
IDRC (Canada)
European Union
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Curriculum Vitae: Belinda Joan Clark
Qualifications
• B.Sc (Botany, Geology)
• B. Sc Honours (Botany: ecology, environmental management, agriculture)
• M.Sc (Botany: Marine Eco-physiology)
• PhD (Botany: Marine Ecology, focusing on marine pollution)
Training and Workshops:
• Light Sport Aircraft Licence: May 2018
• Eastern Cape Tour Guide Course: January 2010
• Introduction to Wildflower Identification: January 2010
• National Biodiversity Planning Forum (2018)
• National Biodiversity Planning Forum (2009)
• National Biodiversity Planning Forum (2008)
• Identification workshop on the Ericaceae family
• Advanced International Training in Urban Environment Management (2010 - 2011) – Sweden and Zambia
• EIA Regulations (2010, 2011, 2014) Workshops – various
• Climate Change Workshop (2011)
• Workshop: Integrated Coastal Management Act (Kenton, 2011). Imbewu
• Workshop: Introduction to the implementation of environmental law (Kenton, October, 2012). Imbewu
• Workshop: Contaminated Land Register (Port Elizabeth, February 2013). Imbewu
• Veld Management and Grass Identification course (Pretoria, February 2013). Africa Land Use Training
• Water Law Workshop (Port Elizabeth, August 2013). Imbewu
• Wetland Indaba (Cape St Francis, October 2013)
• Thicket Forum (various – 2009 to current)
• Water Use Licence Training – Section 21 c and i water use activities (August 2016)
• Estuary Management Course (December 2016)
Seminars delivered:
• Nelson Mandela University – 2019: Environmental Management in South Africa. Presentation to Masters Students in Development Studies
• Geography Teachers Conference – 2019: Environmental management issues in the lower Baakens River Valley
• Thicket Forum – 2018: Ecosystem Guidelines for the Albany Thicket Biome
• Biodiversity Planning Forum – 2018: Ecosystem Guidelines for the Albany Thicket and Savanna Biomes
• IMESA Conference – 2018: Environmental management issues in the lower Baakens River Valley
• Nelson Mandela University – 2017: EIA process and regulations presentation to Development Studies students
• Masifunde – 2017: Presentation on Climate Change
• Nelson Mandela Bay Climate Change Conference – 2011: the role of academic institutions (specifically the NMMU Botany Department) in climate change planning
• Geography Conference – 2011: Environmental Impact Management in South Africa
• Thicket Forum – August 2008: Case study: Towards implementing environmental planning guidelines (STEP, MOSS, ECBCP) in EIAs
• Phycological Society of Southern Africa (PSSA) - January 1999: The effect of water-solute oil extracts and metals on oxygen evolution rates by Anaulus australis.
• PSSA – July 2000: The effect of excess concentrations of nitrate, ammonium, and phosphate on cell division cycles of Anaulus australis.
• PSSA – January 2002: Microalgae as indicators of pollution in surf-zones in Algoa and St Francis Bay
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• PSSA – January 2003: Increases in surf-zone nutrient concentrations as a result of increased septic tank outflow after an Easter weekend
• PSSA – January 2004: Surf-zone water quality and the associated microalgal species composition
• SAAB – January 2002: Microalgae as indicators of pollution on the south coast of South Africa
• South African Marine Science Symposium (SAMSS) – January 2005 – Factors determining the dominance of dinoflagellate cells versus Anaulus australis.
• UPE Departmental Seminars - Hydroponics (1997), Aspects of ecophysiology of A. australis (1998), Microalgae as indicators of pollution (project proposal) (2000), Microalgae as indicators of pollution (2001)
Career Biography
• Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (North Campus) (January 2004 – December 2006) o Responsibilities:
Lecturer in Epidemiology II, III and IV (Department of Environmental Health) Supervising and participating in various post-graduate research projects, dealing largely with community health and environmental pollution
• IECM (January 2000 – December 2003) o Responsibilities:
Coega Harbour Environmental Monitoring and Cerebos Saltworks contracts – water and sediment quality analyses, microalgal counts, invertebrate sorting
Recent experience (CEN IEM Unit: 2006 - ):
Type of work: Environmental Consulting, including management plans, feasibility assessments, construction auditing, strategic environmental assessments, environmental impact assessments, specialist surveys (e.g. forest mapping and description), public participation, training, project management. Areas worked in: terrestrial and coastal ecosystems (estuaries and nearshore), industry, urban development, infrastructure (e.g. roads, power lines, waste water treatment works, water supply network), alternative energy projects, agricultural development, sports and recreational areas, landscaping.
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List of projects worked on at CEN IEM Unit: Sensitivity Assessments/Feasibility Studies /Specialist Input Studies
• Sensitivity Assessment of Ashmead Resort in Knysna, Western Cape
• Sensitivity Assessment for the creation of a high intensity mixed-use waterfront development on Erf 577 and a portion of Erf 578, Kings Beach, Port Elizabeth
• Sensitivity Assessment of the Old Power Station site in Swartkops, Port Elizabeth
• Environmental Sensitivity Description of Erven 268, 287 and 288 in the vicinity of Coega, Eastern Cape
• Environmental Comment on the Proposed Port St Johns Master Plan
• Environmental Input into the Happy Valley Local Spatial Development Framework Plan
• Environmental Input into the Inner City Local Spatial Development Framework Plan
• Environmental Input into the proposed development of a Military Health Unit in Forest Hill, Port Elizabeth
• Specialist investigation of the Kariega River Estuary in response to a proposed housing development on the eastern bank of the estuary.
• Specialist vegetation assessment for the EIA for a housing development in Motherwell
• Specialist Ecological Impact Assessment for the NMBM (Coega) Reclaimed Effluent Scheme – Phase 1
• Scoping Report: A review of available information of operations at the Manganese Ore Terminal and Storage Facility and Tank Farm on Erf 578 at the Port Elizabeth Harbour area with emphasis on environmental transgressions
• Sampling protocol to determine the extent of potential contamination in the environment surrounding the Manganese Ore Facility and Fuel Storage Tanks in the Port Elizabeth Harbour
• Sensitivity assessment of Erf 313 in the Coega area to inform possible land use options
• Environmental input into a feasibility study to determine suitable locations for 8 rural police stations in Transkei
• Sensitivity assessment of the area proposed for the ‘N2 North Housing Project’.
• Forest survey of Erf 11305 and 1948, Walmer to inform land use planning
• Forest survey of an area proposed for sand mining on a Ptn of Remainder of Erf 1948, Walmer, Port Elizabeth
• Forest survey of the Remainder Ptn 220 of Farm Mauritzkraal No. 501 at Gamtoos River Mouth
• Forest Survey in Seaview for municipal housing projects
• Forest Survey of plots on the Sardinia Bay Eco-Estate, Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality
• Forest Survey of Ptn 15 of Farm Seaview No. 28, Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality to place residential units
• Preliminary Environmental Screening of properties in Lorraine, Walmer, Greenbushes/Kuyga area, and Colchester under consideration for acquisition by the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality
• Assessment of the suitability of plants used in landscaping at Marula Game Ranch in Namibia
• Environmental Input into a feasibility assessment of a small-boat harbour in Port St Johns
• Forest Survey on Ptn 0 (Remaining Extent) of Erf 382 in Theesecombe, Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality to inform land use planning
• Strategic Environmental Assessment for the Happy Valley Development area
• Development of Ecosystem Guidelines for the Savanna Biome
• Development of Ecosystem Guidelines for the Thicket Biome Management Plans
• Development of a Coastal Management Programme for the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality
• Operational Environmental Management Plan for the storage of manganese ore at the old power station in Swartkops
• Operational Management Plan for a cementitious grinding facility in the Coega Industrial Development Zone
• Operational Management Plan for a bunkering licence application in the Port Elizabeth Port
• Current Projects:
• Development of a Coastal Management Programme for the Sarah Baartman District Municipality Project/database management and training
• Support consultants to the Environmental Management Sub-directorate of the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality
• Training facilitator for the Groen Sebenza program in the Environmental Management section of the NMBM
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Environmental Auditing
• Environmental Audit for the Upgrading of a Stormwater Channel and Wetland in Blue Water Bay
• Environmental Audit for the Construction of Kenton Eco-Estate and Associated Infrastructure on the Farm Remainder of Grants Valley 396, Kenton-on-Sea
• St Francis Bay Marina Extension: Final Audit
• Environmental auditing for the upgrading of the National Road 2, Section 9 between Witelsbos and Tsitsikamma
• Environmental auditing of the construction of the Helenvale Thusong Centre in Port Elizabeth
• Construction auditing of the upgrades to Kings Beach area (Phase 2)
• Construction auditing of the extension to the industrial area in Graaff-Reinet
• Construction auditing of the Aberdeen reservoir
• Review of compliance of an operational sand mine in Theesecombe with conditions of the EMP
• Environmental audit of the Robberg waste disposal facility in the Bitou Municipality
• Construction auditing of the cemetery in Graaff-Reinet
• Construction auditing of Pola Park housing in Uitenhage
• Construction auditing of Pola Park housing (Extension) in Uitenhage
• Construction auditing of a cementitious grinding facility in the Coega IDZ
• Construction auditing of the Graaff-Reinet emergency bulk water scheme
• Construction auditing for the expansion of the NMU’s internal return effluent scheme
• Construction auditing for a sludge rising main between Cape Recife and Driftsands Waste Water Treatment Works
• Construction auditing of the establishment of a petroport along the N2
• Construction auditing of the installation of a pedestrian bridge across the lower reaches of the Baakens River
• Construction auditing of the establishment of a family residence and infrastructure on Ptn 0 (Remaining Extent) of Erf 382 in Theesecombe, Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality
• Audit of structures at Lalibela Game Reserve
• Pre-construction planning and auditing for the establishment of infrastructure and boreholes in the Camdeboo National Park Basic Assessment Reports
• BAR for the proposed erection of an above-ground 2300 l diesel storage tank for a standby generator in an industrial area (Aberdare Cables)
• BAR for the proposed rezoning and subdivision of a Portion of Erf 349, New Brighton to develop the Helenvale Community Centre (multi-purpose hall and offices) as part of the Helenvale Urban Renewal Programme.
• BAR for the proposed augmentation of bulk water supply to Nieu-Bethesda, Camdeboo Municipality, Eastern Cape
• BAR for the establishment of an oyster nursery on Erf 171, Swartkops (old coal power station site).
• BAR for the proposed development of an Eco-Estate on Portion 190 of Chelsea 25, comprised of 18 residential units and associated infrastructure
• BAR for the proposed Development and erection of a prototype 300 KW wind turbine adjacent to the Neptune Substation in the Coega IDZ.
• BAR for the proposed rezoning and subdivision of Portion 75 of the Farm Kragga Kamma No 23 for rural-residential development.
• BAR for the proposed rezoning, subdivision and consolidation of portions of Erf 1 and Erf 6, and the entire Erf 15831in Uitenhage to develop housing (Joe Slovo Housing Project).
• BAR for a desalination plant at the Old Power Station in Swartkops, Port Elizabeth
• BAR for the construction of a water pipeline in Graaff-Reinet as part of the Drought Emergency Scheme
• BAR for the construction of a promenade along a section of the Port Elizabeth beachfront
• BAR for the upgrade of Kings Beach (Phase 2)
• BAR for the proposed excavation of a portion of the western channel of the Bushmans Estuary, Eastern Cape
• BAR for the proposed subdivision of Portion 3 of Farm No 43 in Theesecombe into 3 portions, Eastern Cape
• BAR for the proposed sinking and pumping of two boreholes and further pumping of an additional 3 existing boreholes to supply water to the proposed Cob Creek Estate on Portion 21 of the Farm Kabeljaauws Rivier No 321 in Jeffreys Bay, Eastern Cape
• BAR for the proposed establishment of lodges and tented camps, as well as the necessary services infrastructure on sections of the following farms in the divisions of Jansenville and Pearston, Eastern Cape Province: Remainder of the Farm Vlak Nek
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No 31, Ptn 1 of the Farm Vlak Nek No 31, Farm 30, Farm 101, Ptn 1 of the Farm Groot Kloof No 32, Remainder of Farm Groot Kloof No 32, Ptn 1 of the Farm Jacobsdal No 33, Remainder of Farm Jacobsdal No 33, Ptn 1 of the Farm Hinchinbrook No 92, Farm Oudeberg No 94, Ptn 4 of the Farm Smitskraal No 113, Remainder of the Farm Russouwspoort No 115, Remaining Extent of the Farm Smitskraal No 113, and Ptn 1 of the Remaining Extent of the Farm Smitskraal No 113
• Basic Assessment and Waste Licence application of the upgrade of Kelvin Jones Waste Water Treatment Works (Phase 1)
• BAR for the proposed construction and operation of a highway rest and service facility and associated infrastructure, including a Waste Water Treatment Plant on Ptn 147 of Farm Gedults River No 411 in the Division of Uitenhage
• Basic Assessment for Umnyama Park Housing development in Graaff-Reinet
• Basic Assessment for the rezoning of a portion of Erf 1226 in Fairview for a residential development
• Basic Assessment for a lodge at Kwandwe Private Game Reserve
• Basic Assessment for a sludge pumping main to transfer sludge from the Cape Recife Waste Water Treatment Works (WWTW) to the Driftsands WWTW
• Basic Assessment for a communal jetty on the eastern bank of the Kromme River estuary
• BAR for the establishment of a staff village at Kwandwe Game Reserve
• BAR for the implementation of infrastructure needed for water provision in Graaff-Reinet
• BAR for the expansion of the Mayfield Waste Water Treatment Works in Grahamstown
• BAR for the expansion to the St Francis Bay WWTW
• BAR for a gasification plant in Uitenhage
• BAR for the proposed upgrades to sections of the lower Baakens River Valley
• BAR for the establishment of a staff village for Kwandwe Private Nature Reserve, Makana Municipality
• BAR for the development of a residence on Ptn 0 (Remaining Extent) of Erf 382 in Theesecombe, Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality
• BAR for the upgrades to and expansion of the Nelson Mandela University Return Effluent reticulation system
• BAR for the establishment of a resort type development on Erf 168, Colchester
• BAR for a shopping centre and filling station in Mount Fletcher
• BAR for the Florida Heights housing development and bulk infrastructure, Nelson Mandela Bay
• BAR for the establishment of the George Airport Support Zone, George
• BAR for the establishment of a boardwalk and heliport at Noetzie, Knysna Environmental Impact Reports
• EIA for a Low-Density Golf and Agricultural Estate on the Remainder of the Farm Excelsior No 443, Division Joubertina
• EIA for the Proposed Development of an Integrated Residential Estate on Erven 5614 and 5616, KwaNobuhle, Uitenhage, Eastern Province
• EIA for the Proposed Establishment of the Sardinia Bay Golf Estate on Erf 378 Theesecombe, Port Elizabeth
• EIA for Roll-Out Phase of an Aquaculture Operation for the Grow-Out of Litopenaeus vannamei Prawn Larvae for Commercial Purposes and a Process Plant, Zones 1 and 10, Coega Industrial Development Zone, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape Province
• EIA for Proposed Construction of a Link Road between Grahamstown Road and Seyisi Street in Port Elizabeth and the upgrading of stormwater infrastructure
• EIA for the proposed Rezoning and Subdivision of Farms 36 and 37 in Theesecombe, Port Elizabeth for a Rural-Residential Development, Lodge and Associated Infrastructure
• EIA for the Proposed Rezoning, Subdivision, and Consolidation of Farm Vrede No. 190, Knysna, Western Cape for a Residential Development (Simola Phase 3)
• EIA and Waste Licence Application for the Proposed Augmentation of the existing Waste Water Treatment Works in Nieu-Bethesda
• EIA, Waste Licence and Air Emission Licence applications for a pyrolysis plant on Erf 329 in Zone 6 of the Coega IDZ.
• EIA for the proposed development of a Leisure Estate (Kadouw Leisure Estate) on Remainder of Farm 201, Ptn 15 of Farm 194, and Farm 627 in the Sundays River Valley area
• EIA for the Proposed Rezoning and Subdivision of Ptn 1 and 118 of the Farm Chelsea 25 (Kragga Kamma Game Park), Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
• EIA for the Proposed Rezoning of Portions 55, 56, 62 and 81 of the Farm Maitland Mines No 478, Uitenhage, Eastern Cape to Establish Lodge Developments and a Nature Reserve
• EIA for the proposed operation of a 55 MW photovoltaic solar farm on Ptn 2 of the Farm Kraan Vogel Kuil in Pearston.
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• EIA for a landing strip and lodge at Kwandwe Private Game Reserve near Grahamstown.
• EIA for a proposed housing development and associated infrastructure in Mount Fletcher.
• EIA for a proposed cement grinding facility in the Coega IDZ
• EIA for the proposed N2 north housing development.
• EIA for the Proposed Rezoning and Subdivision of Portion 1 of the Farm Seaview No 28 in Port Elizabeth for a Residential Development and Associated Infrastructure
• EIA and Coastal Waters Discharge Permit application of the expansion of the Cape Recife Waste Water Treatment Works and new marine outfall sewer (Scoping Report)
• EIA and Coastal Waters Discharge Permit application for a proposed marine pipeline servitude in the Coega IDZ (Scoping Report)
• EIA and Air Emission Licence for a tantalum processing plant in the Coega IDZ
• EIA for the establishment of the Bloemendal Arterial and Link Road in the Bethelsdorp area, NMBM. Water Use Applications
• Water Use Application for the proposed construction of a pipeline across a stream in Graaff-Reinet
• Water Use Application for the upgrading of stormwater infrastructure that crosses a portion of the Klein Vis Rivier in Somerset East.
• General Authorisation Application for clearing alien trees and establishment of a temporary mobile gasification plant outside Uitenhage
• Water Use Application for the establishment of the Bloemendal Arterial and Link Road
• Water Use Application for irrigating with treated effluent from a package plant at a staff village in Kwandwe
• Water Use Application for disposal of treated effluent and/or irrigation at the proposed Island Vibes resort development in Colchester
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Appendix G2: Specialists Declaration of Interest
Version 1 of April 2017
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AMENDMENTS TO THE ENVIRONMEI{TAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REGULATIONS, 20I4 AS AMENDED,
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File Refurence Number:
NEAS Reference Number:
Date Received:
Application for environfiEntal authodzation in terms of the National Environmenlal Management Act, 1998 (Act No.
107 of 1998), as amended and the Amendments to Envimnmental lmpact Assessment Regulations, 2014
PROJECT TITLE
Proposed establishment of a tented camp resort facility with access and services on Portion 0 ofFarm Hayterdale No. 406 north of the town of Addo and east of the R335 in the Sundays RiverValley Municipality (AfriCamps at Addo).
Specialist:
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4.2 The specialist appointed in lerms of he Regulations_
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. I act as the independent specialist in this applicationo I will perform the work relating to the application in an objective manner, even if this results in vieu/s and
findings that are not favourable to the applicanto I declare thal here are no circumstances $at may compromise my obiectivity in performing such raork;o I have expertise in conducting tre specialist report relevant to his application, including knowledge of the Act,
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DETAILS OF EAP AND DECLARATION OF INTEREST IN TERMS OF REGULATIONS 12 AND 13 OF THEAMENDMENTS TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REGULATIONS, 2014 AS AMENDED.
File Reference Number:
NEAS Reference Number
Date Received:
Application for environmental authorization in terms of the National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No.
107 of 1998), as amended and the Amendments to Environmental lmpact Assessment Regulations, 2014
PROJECT TITLE
Proposed establishment of a tented camp resort facility with access and services on Portion 0 of Farm
Hayterdale No. 406 north of the town of Addo and east of the R335 in the Sundays River Valley
Municipality (AfriCamps at Addo).
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Specialist:
Contact person:
Postal address:
Postal code:
Telephone:
E-mail:
Professional affi liation(s)(if any)
Project Consultant:Contact person:
Postal address:
Postal code:
Telephone:
E-mail:
Karissa Nel
Karissa Nel
29 Marcia Way, Providentia, Port Elizabeth
6070 084 583 3770
Karissa.nel@smail.com
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CEN IEM UnitDr Belinda Clark36 River Road, Walmer, Port Elizabeth6070 Cell:
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Appendix G3: Desktop Biodiversity and Planning Information
National vegetation description – VEGMAP 2018, Mucina and Rutherford (2006,
2012)
Figure 18: The national vegetation type for the area is Sundays Mesic Thicket (VEGMAP 2018).
National Threatened Ecosystem Status No threatened ecosystems on the property.
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Aquatic Habitats
Figure 19: Aquatic areas delineated by the aquatic specialist, the extent of the 1:50 000 watercourses, and national wetlands inventory (NBA 2018).
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Figure 20: Zoomed-in view of aquatic areas delineated by the aquatic specialist, and the extent of the 1:50 000 watercourses.
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Strategic Water Source Areas None on the Farm.
Protected Areas
Figure 21: Addo Elephant National Park occurs within 5 km of the proposed development.
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Eastern Cape Biodiversity Conservation Plan
Figure 22: The farm occurs within a Terrestrial Critical Biodiversity 1 Area in terms of the ECBCP (2007).
No aquatic CBAs on Farm.
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Addo Biodiversity Sector Plan
Figure 23: Landcover on the Farm is ‘Natural. Landcover in the surrounding area is predominantly Natural, with some Degraded and Agriculture areas.
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Figure 24: The Farm is part of a Critical Biodiversity Areas in the Addo Biodiversity Sector Plan. The CBA is allocated because the farm is part of a
priority natural area and a CBA in the ECBCP, and because of the importance of ecological processes and corridors for climate resilience.
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Appendix G4: Methodology used to identify and assess alternatives
and impacts associated with the proposed project The following criteria will be utilized to assess the predicted impacts. Results will be based on qualitative data and will be
presented in a summary table for each impact. In each instance, individual variables will be compared with the ‘no-
development’ option, and a distinction will be made between the effects that the activities will have on the receiving
environment with and without mitigation measures in place. This should place the reader and the authorities in a position to
make an informed decision on whether the development should proceed or not.
In the criteria presented below, a scale of how each can be measured and/or rated is discussed. This scale is based on
qualitative data and the assignment of ‘values’ in each instance will be done in an objective manner. This will be achieved
by using objectively-derived data gathered from various sources (i.e. recommendations from specialist studies and other
scientific publications, observations made during detailed site investigations, consideration of comments from interested and
affected parties, discussions with relevant stakeholders, and perusal of relevant environmental planning guidelines). The
assignment of values will therefore not merely be based on the opinion of the EAP, but on a variety of inputs and published
sources thereby minimizing the potential ‘skewing’ effect of bias on the final outcome.
Table 2 is a template illustrating how these results will be presented.
Table 2: Template of how impacts will be analysed
No-go option
(status quo)
Development (without
mitigation)
Development (with mitigation)
Extent
• Site only
• Sub-regional
• Regional
• National
Duration
• Short term
(0-5 yrs)
• Moderation term (5 – 15 yrs)
• Long term
(15 yrs+)
Intensity/magnitude:
• None
• Low
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No-go option
(status quo)
Development (without
mitigation)
Development (with mitigation)
• Medium
• High
Probability
• Improbable
• Probable
• Highly probable
• Definite
Significance
• No impact
• Low
• Moderate
• High
Status
• Positive
• Negative
• Neutral
Degree of confidence
• High
• Low
Extent: Whether the impact will occur on a scale limited to the immediate areas or site of the development activity or will the impact
occur on a sub-regional, regional and/or national scale.
Table 3: Extent
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Description Explanation Scoring
Footprint /
Site
The impact could affect the whole, or a significant portion of the site. 1
Local Impact could affect the adjacent landowners and areas surrounding the site. 2
Regional Impact could affect the wider area around the site, that is, from a few kilometres, up to the
wider region.
3
National Impact could have an effect that expands throughout a significant portion of South Africa –
that is, as a minimum has an impact across provincial borders.
4
Duration Whether the lifetime of the impact will be of a short duration (0-5 years); medium term (5-15 years); long-term (15 years,
with the impact ceasing after the operational life of the development); or considered permanent where mitigation either by
natural process or by human intervention will not occur in such a way or in such a time span that the impact can be
considered transient.
Table 4: Duration
Description Explanation Scoring
Short term The impact will either disappear with mitigation or will be mitigated through a natural process,
and will be relevant for 0 to 5 years.
1
Medium term The impact will be relevant for 5 to 15 years. 2
Long term The impact will continue or last for the entire operational lifetime of the development, but will
be mitigated by direct human action or by natural processes thereafter (i.e. more than 15
years).
3
Permanent This is the only class of impact that will be non-transitory. Mitigation either by man or natural
process will not occur in such a way or in such a time span that the impact can be
considered transient (i.e. impact will remain after the operational lifetime of the project).
4
Intensity/Magnitude: Whether the intensity (magnitude / size) of the impact is high, medium, low or negligible (no impact). Where possible the
intensity of impacts are quantified. This will be a relative evaluation within the context of all the activities and the other
impacts within the framework of the project. Note that intensity is scored differently as this is a critical issue in terms of the
overall risk and impact assessment. The intensity is thus measured as the degree to which the project affects or changes
the environment.
Table 5: Intensity
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Description Explanation Scoring
Very Low The impact alters the affected environment in such a way that the natural processes or
functions are not affected.
2
Low The impact alters the affected environment in such a way that the natural processes or
functions are slightly affected.
4
Medium The affected environment is altered, but functions and processes continue, albeit in a
modified way.
6
High Function or process of the affected environment is disturbed to the extent where the
function or process temporarily or permanently ceases.
8
Probability: The probability of the impact actually occurring as either improbable (low likelihood); probable (distinct possibility); highly
probable (most likely) or definite (impact will occur regardless of preventative measures).
Table 6: Probability
Description Explanation Scoring
Unlikely The possibility of the impact occurring is none, due either to the circumstances, design or
experience.
1
Probable There is a possibility that the impact will occur to the extent that provisions must therefore
be made.
2
Highly
Probable
It is most likely that the impacts will occur at some stage of the Development. Plans must
be drawn up before carrying out the activity.
3
Definite The impact will take place regardless of any prevention plans, and only mitigation actions
or contingency plans to contain the effect can be relied upon.
4
Significance:
The significance of impacts of the proposed project are assessed with the mitigation measures which will be included in the
contractors specifications as well as with the additional mitigation measures recommended in this report being implemented.
The significance of the identified impacts on the components of the affected environment (and where relevant, with respect
to potential legal infringement) are described as:
No Impact
Where the project action will not cause any adverse or beneficial changes to the natural (biophysical), and/or socio-
economic environment.
Impact of Low Significance
Where the project actions will result in minor short-term changes to the biophysical and/or socio-economic environment. The
impacts will usually be restricted to the immediate area of the project action. The affected system should return to its natural
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or almost natural state in a short period of time (0 - 5 years). The impacts on human populations will be of a short duration
and will not have any lasting consequences.
Impact of Moderate Significance
Where the project actions will result in moderate short-term or medium term changes to the biophysical and/or socio-
economic environment. The effects of the impact could be experienced outside of the project action area and may be
evident at a sub-regional or even a regional level. Minor indirect impacts may arise from the project action. The system
should recover but it is unlikely that it will return to its natural state. Recovery would only take place in the medium term (5-
15 years). Impacts on the human population will be felt after the project action is completed but are not severe and/or
disruptive to their quality of life or economic wellbeing.
Impacts of High Significance
Where the project actions will result in major long-term changes to the biophysical and/or socio-economic environment. The
effects of the impact will be experienced outside of the project action area and may be evident at a regional, national and
even at the international level. Secondary or indirect impacts may arise from the project action. The system may recover
over the long-term (>15 years) but will not revert to its natural state. Impacts on human populations will be felt after the
project action is completed. The impacts are of a long-term nature and are disruptive to the previous life style of the affected
population.
Determination of significance is made on the assumption that any mitigation and / or management measure, which is
recommended, will be implemented by the developer.
The level of significance is expressed as the sum of the area exposed to the risk (extent), the length of time that exposure
may occur over in total (duration), the severity of the exposure (intensity) and the likelihood of the event occurring
(probability).
Significance value = (Extent + Duration + Intensity) x Probability.
A distinction will be made for the significance rating without the implementation of mitigation measures and with the
implementation of mitigation measures. The purpose of mitigation measures is to reduce the significance level of the
anticipated impact. Therefore, the reduction in the significance level after mitigation is directly related to the scores used in
the impact assessment criteria. The effect of potential mitigation measures to reduce the overall significance level is also to
be considered in each issues table (i.e. values with or without mitigation are presented).
Table 7: Significance
Description Explanation Scoring
No / Very Low
Impact
There is no impact or a very low impact.
1-9
Low The impacts are less important, but some mitigation is required to reduce
the negative impacts.
10-27
Medium The impacts are important and require attention; mitigation is required to
reduce the negative impacts.
28-45
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Description Explanation Scoring
High The impacts are of high importance and mitigation is essential to reduce
the negative impacts
46-64
Status of the Impact: This describes whether the impact is positive (a benefit) or negative (a cost), or neutral.
Degree of Confidence in Predictions: The degree of confidence in the predictions, based on the availability of information and/or specialist knowledge.
Mitigating Environmental Effects Mitigation is used to address all adverse environmental effects, whether or not subsequent analysis determines that the
effects are significant. Relevant mitigation measures should form part of any contract for the project.
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Appendix G5: Screening Tool Report
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SCREENING REPORT FOR AN ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORIZATION OR FOR A PART TWO AMENDMENT OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORISATION
AS REQUIRED BY THE 2014 EIA REGULATIONS – PROPOSED SITE ENVIRONMENTAL SENSITIVITY
EIA Reference number:
Project name: Africamp Hayterdale Trails
Project title: Africamp Hayterdale Trails
Date screening report generated: 17/10/2019 15:41:49
Applicant: Hayterdale Trails
Compiler: CEN IEM Unit
Compiler signature: .....................................................................................................
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Table of Contents
Proposed Project Location .................................................................................................................... 3
Orientation map 1: General location .................................................................................................. 3
Map of proposed site and relevant area(s) ........................................................................................... 4
Cadastral details of the proposed site ................................................................................................ 4
Wind and Solar developments with an approved Environmental Authorisation or applications under consideration within 30 km of the proposed area ................................................................... 4
Environmental Management Frameworks relevant to the application ............................................. 4
Environmental screening results and assessment outcomes ............................................................... 5
Relevant development incentives, restrictions, exclusions or prohibitions ....................................... 5
Map indicating proposed development footprint within applicable development incentive, restriction, exclusion or prohibition zones ............................................................................................ 6
Proposed Development Area Environmental Sensitivity .................................................................... 6
Specialist assessments identified ........................................................................................................ 7
Results of the environmental sensitivity of the proposed area. ........................................................... 9
MAP OF RELATIVE AGRICULTURE THEME SENSITIVITY ...................................................................... 9
MAP OF RELATIVE AQUATIC BIODIVERSITY THEME SENSITIVITY ..................................................... 10
MAP OF RELATIVE ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND CULTURAL HERITAGE THEME SENSITIVITY .................. 11
MAP OF RELATIVE CIVIL AVIATION THEME SENSITIVITY .................................................................. 12
MAP OF RELATIVE PALEONTOLOGY THEME SENSITIVITY ................................................................. 13
MAP OF RELATIVE PLANT SPECIES THEME SENSITIVITY ................................................................... 14
MAP OF RELATIVE DEFENCE THEME SENSITIVITY ............................................................................. 15
MAP OF RELATIVE TERRESTRIAL BIODIVERSITY THEME SENSITIVITY ............................................... 16
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Proposed Project Location
Orientation map 1: General location
General Orientation: Africamp Hayterdale Trails
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Map of proposed site and relevant area(s)
Cadastral details of the proposed site Property details:
No Farm Name Farm/ Erf No Portion Latitude Longitude Property Type 1 HAYTERDALE 406 0 33°23'24.99S 25°43'27.47E Farm 2 HAYTERDALE 406 0 33°23'24.99S 25°43'27.47E Farm Portion Development footprint1 vertices: No development footprint(s) specified.
Wind and Solar developments with an approved Environmental Authorisation or applications under consideration within 30 km of the proposed area
No EIA Reference No
Classification Status of application
Distance from proposed area (km)
1 12/12/20/2257 Solar PV Approved 16.1
Environmental Management Frameworks relevant to the application
No intersections with EMF areas found.
1 “development footprint”, means the area within the site on which the development will take place and incudes all ancillary developments for example roads, power lines, boundary walls, paving etc. which require vegetation clearance or which will be disturbed and for which the application has been submitted.
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Environmental screening results and assessment outcomes
The following sections contain a summary of any development incentives, restrictions, exclusions or prohibitions that apply to the proposed development site as well as the most environmental sensitive features on the site based on the site sensitivity screening results for the application classification that was selected. The application classification selected for this report is: Services|Hospitality|Services - Hospitality.
Relevant development incentives, restrictions, exclusions or prohibitions The following development incentives, restrictions, exclusions or prohibitions and their implications that apply to this site are indicated below.
Incentive, restriction or prohibition
Implication
Strategic Transmission Corridor-Eastern corridor
https://screening.environment.gov.za/ScreeningDownloads/DevelopmentZones/GNR_350_of_13_April_2017.pdf
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Map indicating proposed development footprint within applicable development incentive, restriction, exclusion or prohibition zones
Project Location: Africamp Hayterdale Trails
Proposed Development Area Environmental Sensitivity The following summary of the development site environmental sensitivities is identified. Only the highest environmental sensitivity is indicated. The footprint environmental sensitivities for the proposed development footprint as identified, are indicative only and must be verified on site by a suitably qualified person before the specialist assessments identified below can be confirmed.
Theme Very High sensitivity
High sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
Low sensitivity
Agriculture Theme X
Aquatic Biodiversity Theme X
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Archaeological and Cultural Heritage Theme
X
Civil Aviation Theme X Paleontology Theme X
Plant Species Theme X
Defence Theme X Terrestrial Biodiversity Theme X
Specialist assessments identified Based on the selected classification, and the environmental sensitivities of the proposed development footprint, the following list of specialist assessments have been identified for inclusion in the assessment report. It is the responsibility of the EAP to confirm this list and to motivate in the assessment report, the reason for not including any of the identified specialist study including the provision of photographic evidence of the site situation.
No
Specialist assessment
Assessment Protocol
1 Agricultural Impact Assessment
https://screening.environment.gov.za/ScreeningDownloads/AssessmentProtocols/DraftGazetted_Agriculture_Assessment_Protocols.pdf
2 Landscape/Visual Impact Assessment
https://screening.environment.gov.za/ScreeningDownloads/AssessmentProtocols/DraftGazetted_General_Requirement_Assessment_Protocols.pdf
3 Archaeological and Cultural Heritage Impact Assessment
https://screening.environment.gov.za/ScreeningDownloads/AssessmentProtocols/DraftGazetted_General_Requirement_Assessment_Protocols.pdf
4 Palaeontology Impact Assessment
https://screening.environment.gov.za/ScreeningDownloads/AssessmentProtocols/DraftGazetted_General_Requirement_Assessment_Protocols.pdf
5 Terrestrial Biodiversity Impact Assessment
https://screening.environment.gov.za/ScreeningDownloads/AssessmentProtocols/DraftGazetted_Terrestrial_Biodiversity_Assessment_Protocols.pdf
6 Aquatic Biodiversity Impact Assessment
https://screening.environment.gov.za/ScreeningDownloads/AssessmentProtocols/DraftGazetted_Aquatic_Biodiversity_Assessment.pdf
7 Traffic Impact
https://screening.environment.gov.za/ScreeningDownloads/AssessmentProtocols
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Assessment
/DraftGazetted_General_Requirement_Assessment_Protocols.pdf
8 Socio-Economic Assessment
https://screening.environment.gov.za/ScreeningDownloads/AssessmentProtocols/DraftGazetted_General_Requirement_Assessment_Protocols.pdf
9 Plant Species Assessment
https://screening.environment.gov.za/ScreeningDownloads/AssessmentProtocols/DraftGazetted_General_Requirement_Assessment_Protocols.pdf
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Animal Species Assessment
https://screening.environment.gov.za/ScreeningDownloads/AssessmentProtocols/DraftGazetted_General_Requirement_Assessment_Protocols.pdf
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Results of the environmental sensitivity of the proposed area.
The following section represents the results of the screening for environmental sensitivity of the proposed site for relevant environmental themes associated with the project classification. It is the duty of the EAP to ensure that the environmental themes provided by the screening tool are comprehensive and complete for the project. Refer to the disclaimer.
MAP OF RELATIVE AGRICULTURE THEME SENSITIVITY
Very High sensitivity High sensitivity Medium sensitivity Low sensitivity X
Sensitivity Features:
Sensitivity Feature(s) Low Land capability;01. Very low/02. Very low/03. Low-Very low/04. Low-Very low/05. Low Medium Land capability;06. Low-Moderate/07. Low-Moderate/08. Moderate
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MAP OF RELATIVE AQUATIC BIODIVERSITY THEME SENSITIVITY
Very High sensitivity High sensitivity Medium sensitivity Low sensitivity X Sensitivity Features:
Sensitivity Feature(s) Low Low Sensitivity Areas
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MAP OF RELATIVE ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND CULTURAL HERITAGE THEME SENSITIVITY
Very High sensitivity High sensitivity Medium sensitivity Low sensitivity X
Sensitivity Features:
Sensitivity Feature(s) High Important mountain pass Medium Mountain or ridge
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MAP OF RELATIVE CIVIL AVIATION THEME SENSITIVITY
Very High sensitivity High sensitivity Medium sensitivity Low sensitivity X Sensitivity Features:
Sensitivity Feature(s) Low Low sensitivity
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MAP OF RELATIVE PALEONTOLOGY THEME SENSITIVITY
Very High sensitivity High sensitivity Medium sensitivity Low sensitivity X
Sensitivity Features:
Sensitivity Feature(s) High Rock units with a high paleontological sensitivity Medium Rock units with a medium paleontological sensitivity
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MAP OF RELATIVE PLANT SPECIES THEME SENSITIVITY
Very High sensitivity High sensitivity Medium sensitivity Low sensitivity X
Sensitivity Features:
Sensitivity Feature(s) Medium Selago zeyheri Medium Sensitive species 491 Medium Caputia scaposa var. addoensis Medium Sensitive species 275 Medium Sensitive species 481 Medium Sensitive species 7 Medium Sensitive species 329
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MAP OF RELATIVE DEFENCE THEME SENSITIVITY
Very High sensitivity High sensitivity Medium sensitivity Low sensitivity X Sensitivity Features:
Sensitivity Feature(s) Low Low sensitivity
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MAP OF RELATIVE TERRESTRIAL BIODIVERSITY THEME SENSITIVITY
Very High sensitivity High sensitivity Medium sensitivity Low sensitivity X
Sensitivity Features:
Sensitivity Feature(s) Low None Very High Critical Biodiversity Area 1 Very High Focus Areas for land-based protected areas expansion