Brackenridge’s first Environmental Management Committee was only established by the Board of Trustees in November 2023. This committee served until 31 July 2025 and was superseded by an Environmental Monitoring Committee.
This adjustment ensures independent oversight while aligning with environmental regulations and the Estate’s environmental management objectives.
The new EMC will focus on monitoring compliance, supporting environmental initiatives, and providing guidance on the implementation of the Estate’s EMP.
Standing Members of the Environmental Monitoring Committee (EMC):
- Kelyn Whitehead – Brackenridge Environmental Control Officer
- Mark Dicey – Brackenridge Estate Manager
- Steve Ritky – Trustee, Brackenridge
- Hugh Basel – Trustee, Brackenridge
- Anya Minnie – Bitou Environmental Officer
- Rudi Martin – Plett Environmental Forum
Consultants (to assist as needed): - Cape Nature – Henk Niewoudt / Megan Simons
- SCFPA – Dirk Smit / Japie Hendricks
- DFFE – Paul Gerber
Note: The estate’s obligations in terms of environmental management were laid down in 2000 as follows:
“An Environmental Monitoring Committee (EMC) must be established and meet on a regular basis in order to detect any deviations from the relevant approvals and the EMP. Such an EMC must have a representative from the Developer, Council, this Department as well as the ECO and at least 2 representatives from recognized N.G.O. groups.”
(ROD: Environmental Exemption – Record of Decision dated 22.06.2000, Ref. No. SNO25/4/284 [3117])