Botanical & Vegetation Surveys in the Western Cape
Cape Veg Surveys delivers clear, defensible plant and vegetation specialist work for EIAs, developers, and landowners — fynbos-focused, practical, and on time.
What we do
Independent botanical consulting for the Cape Floristic Region and beyond. We help EAPs, developers, mines, and landowners meet NEMA / EIA specialist requirements with field-based vegetation work and clear reporting.
EIA specialist studies
Terrestrial biodiversity and plant species assessments aligned to the Protocols (GN 320) and best-practice Western Cape guidelines.
Vegetation surveys & mapping
Field surveys, community delineation, habitat sensitivity, and GIS-ready vegetation mapping for planning and authorisation.
SCC & aliens
Species of Conservation Concern surveys, protected trees, and invasive alien plant surveys with practical management input.
Who we work with
- Environmental Assessment Practitioners (EAPs)
- Developers and project managers
- Landowners and estate managers
- Municipal and infrastructure projects
Why Cape Veg Surveys
- Cape-focused — fynbos and Western Cape ecosystems first
- Clear reports — readable for EAPs and decision-makers
- Practical mitigation — solutions that can be built
- Responsive — quote and turnaround you can plan around
Benjamin Walton — B.Sc. Botany & Zoology, M.Sc. Forestry (Conservation Ecology). Registered Pr.Sci.Nat. 138424 (Botanical Science), with experience as a government Land Use Advisor and as an independent ECO on construction sites.
🌿 2,300+ plant observations on iNaturalist — field records documenting the Cape’s vegetation since 2017.
Specialist services
- OSCA permits — is your Garden Route property inside the Outeniqua Sensitive Coastal Area? We confirm boundaries + prepare the vegetation information for your permit. OSCA permit help →
- ECO for building sites — independent Environmental Control Officer monitoring during construction, keeping your project compliant with approval conditions. Book an ECO →
Related services
Plot clearing & tree work on the Garden Route: Garden Route Services