Forestry

Reconnaissance soil mapping and land capability assessment of hundreds of thousands of hectares for proposed farm purchases. Detail soil, climate and terrain mapping and interpretation of results for forest operational planning accross hundreds of hectares.

Road, drainage and land optimisation planning of new and existing forestry areas over thousands of hectares. Investigation of under-performing forestry stands with recommendations for improved growth (establishment, site species matching, fertilization). 

 Environmental Impact Assessment

Determining impacts of development on soils, management thereof and mitigation, forming part of the greater Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Management Plan.

 Wetland and Riparian Delineation

Development of a practical methodology for riparian/wetland delineation - currently used by DAF. Riparian and wetland classification, delineation and functionality for proposed developments in the industrial, residential, agricultural and forestry sectors.

 GIS/GPS

Spatial systems development and management for numerous agricultural/forestry development projects.

 Agriculture

Detail soil, climate and terrain mapping and interpretation of results for development of rainfed and irrigated sugarcane, vegetables, pineapples, citrus, chicory and nuts. Veld assessments and deduction of veld carrying capacity.
Agricultural land capability assessment for proposed land use change.

 Mining

Soil mapping and land capability assessments for new mining expansions – gold, coal, diamonds.

 Irrigation

Detail and semi detail soil surveys of proposed and existing sugar cane plantations across thousands of hectares.

 Training

Presentation of soil classification and soil management courses for foresters and agriculturalists. Presentation of riparian/wetland delineation courses.