Evaluates environmental impacts, advises on sustainable practices, ensures compliance with regulations, and fosters ecological preservation in projects.

What we do

TYTO Environmental Consulting integrates sustainable assessment of the socio-economic and bio-physical environment, ensuring all processes are identified and addressed accurately.

Rowan van Tonder

Director of TYTO Environmental Consulting

I undertook my studies at the University of Limpopo and obtained a M.Sc. degree in Botany (focus on Conservation Management) in 2007. Before this, I obtained my B. Hons degree in Physical Geography (focus on Environmental Management) at the University of Pretoria, as well as my B.Sc. in Environmental Science degree at the University of Pretoria. I have been in this field of work for over 15 years.

SACNASP (Pri.Sci.Nat) Reg. No.: 119204.
EAPASA reg.: 2020/2579

Mission & Vision

To continually develop and learn new skill sets to ensure that we can find new and innovative solutions for my clients. This is to ensure that my clients can establish more sustainable and environmentally friendly operations in the long term. This in tern will help build partnerships with different types of companies/specialists in order to create a team that can work together on a wide variety of projects and deliver a comprehensive service to our clients.

Services

Environmental Impact Assessments

BA & Full EIA processes

Listed Activities under GNR 324, 325, 327, in terms of the National Environmental Management Act 107 of 1998 as amended requires either a Basic Assessment or a Scoping and Full EIA process.

Mining Rights and Mining Permits

Mining related applications in terms of the Mineral Petroleum Resources Development Act No. 28 of 2002 as amended requires a process in terms of NEMA as part of the One Environmental Management System.

Waste License Applications

Activities listed under the National Environmental Management :Waste Act No. 59 of 2008 requires a Basic Assessment or Scoping and full EIA process. This includes activities such as storage of waste, processing of waste and disposal of significant quantities of waste.

NEMA Section 24G Rectification Application Process

A Section 24G rectification application will be needed when a development was done without an Environmental Authorisation that triggering a listed activity in terms of NEMA.

Fuel Retail License EMPs

Any activity for retail sales and storage of fuel with a capacity less than the triggering activities in the NEMA regulations requires an EMP to be submitted to the Department of Minerals and Energy. Or even after an approved Environmental Authorisation is issued a Fuel Retail License EMP will be needed.

Environmental Control Officer

An Environmental Control Officer, also known as an Environmental Compliance Officer (ECO), is a professional responsible for ensuring that local, provincial, and national environmental regulations are followed by individuals, businesses, and government agencies. An EC is appointed to manage all the environmental aspects on site during the construction phase of new projects. Additionally, they may conduct research and provide education and outreach to promote environmental preservation and sustainability.

Avifaunal Specialist

Following the Species Environmental Assessment Guideline (produced by DFFE & SANBI), provides the criteria for the specialist assessment and minimum report content requirements for impacts on terrestrial animal species for activities requiring environmental authorisation.