CURRICULUM VITAE: GARETH EARL ROBERTSPERSONAL DETAILS

SURNAME: RobertsFIRST NAMES: Gareth EarlPHYSICAL ADDRESS: 97 Glen Drive, Zinkwazi, 4480, South AfricaPOSTAL ADDRESS: PO Box 42113, Zinkwazi, 4480, South AfricaCONTACT NUMBERS: (+27) 0741388637E-mail: kinrah77@gmail.com, gareth@rabidrabbit.co.za Skype: gareth.roberts777WEBSITE: www.rabidrabbit.co.za NATIONALITY: South AfricanMARITAL STATUS: SingleHEALTH: Very Good, non smokerLANGUAGES: English, AfrikaansTRANSPORTATION: Own Vehicle, Code 8- 29 December 1997. CRIMINAL RECORD: NoneHOBBIES/INTERESTS: Photography, kayaking, mountain biking, scuba diving, hiking, birding STRENGTHS: Self Motivated, dedication, being positive, patient, enthusiastic, flexible,

always wanting to improve, ability to work under pressure & willing to work long hours, enjoy and willing to travel extensively.

EDUCATION DETAILSMasters Degree in Environmental Management, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein Campus – January 2008 to November 2009. Mini Dissertation Topic: Beyond the Record of Decision, the factors influencing compliance: St Francis Links Golf Estate a case study.

♦ Member of the Golden Key Society from March 2009: Attaining top 75% academic achievement Bachelor of Technology in Nature Conservation, PE Technikon, Saasveld Campus – Effect Dec 2003*Plant Studies IV; Resource Management IV; Conservation Management I; Fresh Water Management IV; Coastal & Marine Management I; Research Methodology INational Diploma in Nature Conservation, PE Technikon, Saasveld Campus - Effect February 2003*Plant Studies I, II, III; Animal Studies I, II, III; Conservation Ecology I, II, III; Resource Management I, II, III; Communication I, II; Conservation Development I, II; Soil Studies I; Administration I; Computer Studies I

♦ Secretary (2000), Captain (2002), Vice-Chairman, Manager, Coach of Saasveld Field Hockey Club 2002/3

♦ Golf Club, Reptile ClubHowick High School, Kwa Zulu Natal- National Senior Certificate with Exemption Nov 1997*English HG, Afrikaans Second Language HG, Mathematics SG, Science HG, Geography HG, History GH

♦ FFS Young Scientist Expo- Provincial 1993, 1994, 1995♦ Field Hockey- Full Colours 1997 – 1st Team Captain (1997), Cross Country, Cricket, Tennis, Athletics

Future Education• Business Management • An Additional Masters Degree or a PHD

SHORT COURSESFGASA level 1 theoretical training 2000, practical assessment 2008*Project Management for Environmental Management Systems 2008*Social and Economic Sustainability 2008* Development Planning and Sustainability 2008*Resources & sustainability 2008*

Physical Environment 2008*Biological environment 2008*Informatics 2008*Leadership Training 2008Fire Fighting Training 2010*Emergency First Responder – PADI 2013

Rescue Diver – PADI October 2013 * Certificates available on RequestEXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

♦ Cubs: 1984 – 1990 and Boy Scouts: 1990 – 1997♦ Assistant Troop Scouter: 1997 – 1999 (1st Howick Scouts)♦ Field Hockey – Maritzburg Collegians Club♦ Natal Midlands Field Hockey 1995, 1998, 1999♦ Southern Cape Field Hockey 2000, 2002♦ Field Hockey Umpire - Part Time 2000/2/3

WORK EXPERIENCEHope of the African Tree Project, Zinkwazi, 1 July 2015 to Present

♦ Project DirectoroPlan and undertake Hope of the African Tree Expedition through Southern and Eastern AfricaoResearch the impacts of: Deforestation, Forest restoration, Charcoal, Community impacts and

Climate change impactsoNetwork with various organisations to identify suitable opportunities for restoration projects and

sustainable agricultural opportunitiesoObjectives: Write Hope of the African Tree Coffee Table Book and Children’s Books and

photographically document the expeditiono Identify suitable forest patches for: The Living Tree Museum Project (Environmental Education)

Lower Tugela Biodiversity Protection Project, Zinkwazi, 15 November 2011 to 30 June 2015♦ Project Manager ♦ Conservation Stewardship o Facilitate and implement the entire Conservation Stewardship process o Work with the land owners & rural communities to assess & implement suitable land management

practices including Management Plan developmento Identify suitable eco-tourism projects for propertieso Undertake site assessments of properties and notifying land owners of outcomes ♦ Estuary Management Planso Development of Estuary Management Plans for the Zinkwazi, Nonoti & Mdlotane Estuarieso Coordinate with Government Agencies to ensure legislation is followed for the development of the

estuary management planso Estuary Sampling and Monitoring, including taking water samples♦ Community Projects o Development of Sustainable Community Projects for rural communities by working with potential

funders, investors and developerso Provide strategic and legal support for communitieso Community Draft Business Plans and Master Plano Management of Community Invasive Plant Clearing Projecto Provide support for Dube Clan Traditional Local Council and Proposed Master Plan Development♦ SUSFarmso Working with local sugar cane farmers (Darnall Farmers Association Environmental Committee) to

implement SUSFarms (Bonsucro accredited) & help with Invasive Alien Plant removals o Manage the Nonoti Invasive Alien Plant Eradication Teamo Develop and implement Invasive Alien Plant Eradication Management Plan for Nonoti Community

Area ♦ Zinkwazi Blythedale Conservancy Committee Membero Business Plan Development for the conservancy and related projectso Project Proposals and Funding Applicationso Budget Management with the Conservancy Committeeo Comment on Environmental Impact Assessments in the areao Darnall Farmers Association Environmental Committee support for Invasive Alien Plant Eradication

o Develop networks within the area, especially with local government ♦ Thukela Marine Protected Area (TMPA)o Member Task Team to Propose and Implement TMPAo Member of KZN MPA Network Task Teamo Established Thukela MPA Civil Society Forum, Create awareness amongst local communities ♦ Social Media o Maintain: Social Media Platforms including Face Book, Twittero Facebook Pages: Lower Tugela Biodiversity Project, Zinkwazi Blythedale Conservancy, We Are

Stewardship, Thukela MPAo Twitter: @werstewardship, @ThukelaMPA

Rabid Rabbit Photography (Owner) 2009 to Present♦ www.rabidrabbit.co.za o Photgraphy of landscapes, wildlife, abstract, weddings, eventso In the process of developing short conservation minded documentaries

IRCA KSA, Saudi Arabia, 1 November 2010 to 31 March 2011♦ Principal Environmental Consultant o Implement the Construction Environmental Management Plan at Rabigh Independent Power Plant

in Saudi Arabiao Develop & implement Environmental Procedures & Standardso Develop & implement the Environmental Management Plan for the principal contractoro Undertake second party environmental audits on construction sub-contractorso Supervise & advise on all environmental issueso Basic Environmental Training of all sub-contractors staff

St Francis Links Estate, Eastern Cape, 1 January 2009 to 30 September 2010♦ Environmental Manager , Maintenance Manager & Outside Supervisor (1 Jan to 31 May

2009: Retrenched)o Ensure ROD Compliance through developing, implementing & monitoring necessary

documentationo Develop, update & implement all necessary environmental management protocols including:

water resource management, flood & fire management, waste management, alien eradication management, human resource management within the Home Owners Association, fauna & flora management & Sand River Nature Reserve management

o Establish & Implement ISO 14001 Protocol within the companyo Capture & relocation of all faunal species that could harm or be harmed by the development,

especially snakeso Manage outside staff members for the Home Owners Associationo Delegate and monitor tasks & improve working knowledge of staff through active participationo Maintain infrastructure including: managing & maintaining borehole & sewerage systems, roads,

fences, buildings, potable water system, street lights & waste management.♦ Water Reticulation Manager & Environmental Manager (1 June 2010 to 30 September 2010)o Manage all water resources on the estate including: sewerage, borehole, potable water from

municipal reservoir to home owner, golf course irrigation which includes sprinklers, irrigation controls & main irrigation pump station

o Water quality & quantity monitoring, to ensure compliance with DWAF water licence and RODo Water Resource Management Plan development incl. complying all necessary water reports for

management & legislative purposeso Record of Decision audit, follow-up and compliance enforcemento Energy Audit on the property and implementing water conservation measures on the estate

including grey water systems, water education with home owners and monitoring oh home owner water usage

o Sand River Nature Reserve Management Plan and Development of infrastructure, Wetland rehabilitation and invasive alien tree clearing

o Health and Safety Officer and Official Fire Fighter

Stenden South Africa, formerly Educational Institute for Service Studies, Eastern Cape, 1 March 2004 – 31 December 2008

♦ Wildlife Lecturer : Lectured both international and local students.o Updating & modifying the Wildlife Module: Course structure involves an Outcomes Based

Education (OBE) base like structure & includes: Lectures, problem based learning sessions, workshops & practicals.

o Student & Module co-ordinator & manager♦ Module Developer ; developed the following modules: Wildlife Management; Environmental

Management; Golf Course & Estate Management & development; o Ensuring all theoretical & practical needs of the course are fulfilled by the studentso Theoretical & practical work covered in Wildlife Management Module: fauna & flora, ecology,

geology & geography of South Africa, reserve management incl. wildlife management, veld management, water management, handling guests, conducting game drives, 4X4 skills, basic vehicle maintenance & trouble shooting, rifle training, field guiding as a profession, wilderness trails & ethics, basic environmental law & EIA procedure, international environmental issues, problem & pest animal control.

o Helped train local field guides from Bushman Sands Hotel and Golf Estate.Kube Yini Private Game Reserve, Kwa-Zulu Natal, 26 Dec 2000 to 1 Dec 2001

♦ Internship o Practical Training Year for National Diploma Trainingo Involved in Management & Labour activities including: alien invasive clearing, anti-poaching, veld

and fauna management, hunting management, land rehabilitation, infrastructure management, environmental education, staff training.

Phinda Private Game Reserve, Kwa-Zulu Natal Nov/Dec 1999o Butterfly Survey & Collectiono TB testing on Buffalo & Animal husbandry

Field Hockey Coacho Howick High School, 1999, Denneoord Primary, George 2003, Saasveld 2002/3

Wildways Adventures, Fernwood Adventure Centre, Highmoor, Kwa-Zulu Natal April – December 1998o Helped run the “Learner Programme” as a Co-ordinator & Group Leader

Shane’s Home Maintenance January – June 1998o Maintaining an improving houses as well as installing electrical appliances at the University of

Natal, Pietermaritzburg

REFERENCESMr Klaus Achtzen, Zinkwazi Blythedale Conservancy ChairmanMobile (+27) 0835667105 E-Mail: Klaus@zinkwazilagoonlodge.co.za

Mr Neil Wallace, Former Lower Tugela Biodiversity Protection Project DirectorMobile: (+27) 0832530885 E-Mail: wenwal@netlive.co.za

Mrs. Kirsten Fourie, Bokkeveld Stewardship Project Coordinator, until end March 2009.Mobile: (+27) 083 554 1514 Tel: 0273412543 E-Mail: kirsten@hantam.co.za

Mr. Frank Silberbauer, Formerly Estate Manager, now Environmental Manager for St Francis Links EstateMobile: (+27) 083 225 7484 Tel: 042 200 4509 E-Mail:infinity@iafrica.com P.O. Box 159, St Francis Bay, 6312