Network South Africa, Africa & Beyond...  
 

Meet some of our most valued contacts who share our holistic vision on Environmental Restoration, Erosion Control and Vegetation requirements.

 
   
     
Briza
Briza is the publisher of the book, "Grasses of Southern Africa," by Mr. Frits van Oudtshoorn. We use Frits' sound advice extensively as a guide and are loyal advocates of his knowledge.
 
     
The International Erosion Control Association (IECA)
We are proud members of the IECA, an association for professionals in the erosion and sediment control industry.
 
     
Society for Ecological Restoration (SER)
A non-profit organization infused with the energy of members around the world who are actively engaged in ecologically-sensitive repair and management of ecosystems through an unusually broad array of experience, knowledge sets and cultural perspectives.
 
     
South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI)
Responsible for exploring, revealing, celebrating and championing biodiversity for the benefit and enjoyment of all of South Africa's people. SANBI were involved in the compiling of the very useful and informative book, "The Vegetation of South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland" edited by Michael C. Rutherford from the Kirstenbosch Research Centre,SANBI and Ladislav Mucina from the Department of Botany & Zoology, Stellenbosch University. Thabakholo also uses this book extensively as a guide and reference.
 
     
The Vetiver Network
The Vetiver Network International (TVNI) promotes the worldwide use of the Vetiver System (VS) for a sustainable environment particularly in relation to land and water.
 
     
Committee of Land Transport Official (COLTO)
Our COLTO specification is based on Section 5800 for Landscaping and Planting Plants from the "Standard Specification for Road and Bridge Works for State Road Authorities", better known as COLTO specification of South Africa .This specification is currently being used by the Department of Transport for erosion control and vegetation establishment on the road network system and deals with the preparation, application, maintenance and payment methods.
 
     
Southern Africa Transport and Communication Commission (SATCC)
The Southern Africa Transport and Communication Commission (SATCC) was issued by the SATCC as a manual to be used in order to achieve greater uniformity of regional transport system standards throughout the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region.
 
     
Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB)
Established by Parliament as a statutory body to stimulate sustainable growth, reform and improvement of the construction sector.
 
     
Elsevier
Elsevier develops online information solutions serving more than 30 million scientists, students and health and information professionals worldwide. Of particular interest to Environmental Engineers is "Ecological Engineering, The Journal of Ecosystem Restoration" This journal is meant for ecologists who, because of their research interests or occupation, are involved in designing, monitoring, or constructing ecosystems.