Baseline Monitoring

At Baseline Monitoring we have a portfolio of biological monitoring and research programs that we have sub contracted to and participated on since 1999. This combined experience and an ongoing pursuit in investigating natural systems places Baseline Monitoring as a perfect choice for both avian and animal populations studies to compliment the requirements of a variety of Environmental Impact Assessment studies.

Population Dynamics

Incorporating a variety of survey methodologies, Baseline Monitoring strives to construct a model of what existing populations consist of prior to the onset of any development projects on either a site or in a region.

In the current context of global awareness of environmental integration and planning, population surveys permit an understanding of the potential impact that development can can have and how to implement plans to to model the least detrimental impact on the ecology and surrounding communities.

Focusing on priority lists and indicator species, a comprehensive overview of the ecological sensitivity can be formulated for the sustainable survival of nature and proposed projects. Core to the ethos of Baseline Monitoring is striving to the progression in a sustainable future and partnership with nature. Emulating the natural principles of remaining local, re-cycling and reducing balance can be continued.

Focusing on a passion for birds and drawing on a variety of population monitoring methodologies, we are able to offer foundation work and analysis for a wide scope of projects ranging from compiling a Bird list for a private nature reserve to monitoring population composition and priority species flight patterns across sites for prospective wind farms and solar arrays.

Experience :

Mark Dixon M.Sc.

• July 2011 to current - sub-contracted as avian monitor to three avian consultants on a selection of sites designated for wind farms in the Eastern and Western Cape.
• October 2009 to Current - affiliation with the landmark Foundation monitoring Cape leopard movements in the Garden Route
• September 2004 to current - independent monitoring of African Black Oystercatcher populations in the Garden Route.
• August 1999 to April 2004 : CCAMLR Scientific observer on long liners targeting Toothfish in Antarctic waters monitoring mitigation measures to prevent incidental bird fatalities.

Amanda Dixon

• July 2011 to current - sub-contracted as avian monitor to three avian consultants on a selection of sites designated for wind farms in the Eastern and Western Cape.
• Feb. 2002 to June 2004 - Armed Field Guide for CC Africa on Phinda Nature Reserve
• Jan 2000 to May 2001 - Caiman reproductive and population research in Belize