VEGETATION ASSESSMENTS, RED DATA SCANS & ECOLOGICAL SENSITIVITY MAPPING

Historically, planning and developments did not include the natural environment and consequently lead to the wasteful exploitation, destruction and contamination of many natural environments. In order to prevent further degradation, developments should be planned in such a way, that they make the best possible use of natural resources and avoid degradation of the environment. It is therefore necessary that environmental factors be considered during development planning. These should include studies relating to faunal and floral communities and their associated habitats, in order to identify and allocate the areas potential for conservation and development. Eco Insight offers services such as vegetation assessments, red data scans and ecological sensitivity mapping in order to guide development planning.

Krissie conducting a vegetation assessment in KwaZulu-Natal