Resettlement is not just the relocation of households. It refers to measures to address a broad range of impacts related to Project Land Acquisition, including:

• Physical displacement (relocation of households/ communities);
• Economic displacement (loss of agricultural land, natural resources, business opportunities, etc.);
• Grave relocation; and
• Impact on cultural heritage resources.

Digby Wells Environmental’s experience within South Africa, is framed by the national legislative framework, as well as aligned to International Standards, including the IFC Performance Standards, World Bank Environmental and Social Standards. Our team of highly qualified, experienced and innovative specialists will support your organisation in creating and sustaining positive value for all stakeholders and communities in which you operate.

At Digby Wells we recognise the significance of biodiversity as a potential business risk and opportunity for our clients. We support our clients by assisting them with the integration of biodiversity in their strategies and activities, a process known as “biodiversity mainstreaming”.
Our biodiversity service offering focusses on all the key steps in the biodiversity mainstreaming journey.

Digby Wells Environmental was involved in the development, design and construction of one of the largest constructed wetlands in Africa.

Digby Wells has vast experience with mine dewatering projects throughout the resources industry. Our capabilities and experience can assist in improving the feasibility, safety, productivity and profitability of any open cast or underground mining project.

Rehabilitation auditing is vitally important to the rehabilitation and closure process, providing the means to determine the effectiveness and efficiency of the current rehabilitation methods. It allows the identification and correction of shortfalls and unsuccessful practices early in the closure process, thereby improving rehabilitation and reducing costs. Digby Wells has a dedicated team to “Improve your bottom line, both on the ground and in your financials”.