• Environmental Services & Consulting

Through landscaping, plant rescue & permitting, ecological restoration, and land-use management, we create ecosystems that are diverse, resilient, and self-sustaining. We do both practical implementation and transferring of knowledge to clients.

We serve the Western Cape, from the Garden Route to Cape Town.

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Environmental Services & Consulting

Through indigenous landscaping, plant rescue & permitting, ecological restoration, and sustainable land-use management, we create landscapes and ecosystems that are diverse, resilient, and self-sustaining. Our work can involve both practical implementation and transferring of knowledge to clients.

We serve the Western Cape, from the Garden Route to Cape Town.

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An Overview of Our Different Environmental Services

True to our name, Kaëlvoet (pronounced like the Afrikaans kaalvoet, meaning “barefoot”), we stay closely connected to the landscapes we work in.

Our Clients:

We work with businesses, homeowners, organisations, nature reserves, schools, community initiatives, and more.

Explore our focus areas below:

Indigenous Landscaping

We design and install gardens and landscapes that offer beauty, peace, connection, food, and medicine while remaining low-maintenance. We focus on plants such as fynbos, succulents, and indigenous shrubs and trees. We’re specialists in the biodiversity of the Western Cape, which possesses 9,000+ floral species (20% of Africa’s total and 70% are found nowhere else on Earth).

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Plant Rescue & Permitting

We conduct botanical assessments to identify plant species threatened by development or agriculture, secure the necessary permits from the Department of Environmental Affairs, Forestry, and Fisheries, and relocate the plants (either on-site or elsewhere). Non-compliance with the National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act results in heavy fines and legal action.

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Ecological Restoration

We rehabilitate areas degraded by human activities or natural events like fire, drought, or erosion. Our approach restores native and indigenous vegetation, rebuilds soil health, and promotes habitat recovery for wildlife. By reviving ecosystems, we help reconnect fragmented landscapes in order to build a legacy of long-term ecological resilience.

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Satellite Nursery Establishment

We set up small-scale nurseries to propagate indigenous plants for restoration projects. These nurseries enable local communities, landowners, and conservation teams to grow plants on-site, ensuring sustainable supply for rehabilitation efforts. Our expertise covers species selection, cultivation techniques, and nursery management for local conditions.

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Education & Training

We teach communities and landowners how to grow, care for, and maintain gardens, farms, and ecosystems. Through hands-on workshops and mentoring, we share practical skills and methods, ecological insights, and simple yet effective land management practices. This knowledge empowers participants to live more self-sufficient lifestyles and act as environmental stewards.

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Sustainable Land-Use Management

We develop and oversee projects that balance land productivity with ecosystem conservation. Tailored to each site, our practices help landowners achieve economic goals while improving soil health, water quality, biodiversity, and climate resilience. Sustainable practices are beneficial for both nature and building a good reputation as responsible and respectful land-owner.

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Our Core Specialisations Across All Enviro Services

Cape Floristic Specialist

Grounded in the unique landscapes of the Cape, we work with its soils, geology, and terrain, supporting the pollinators and wildlife that sustain this remarkable region.

Fynbos, Forests, & Karoo

From coastal fynbos to misty forests and arid Karoo, we design and restore landscapes that reflect the character, resilience, and beauty of each ecosystem.

Climate-Specific Solutions

Our designs respond to the realities of the Cape climate — water scarcity, wind, veld fires, and variable weather conditions — ensuring every project is sustainable and resilient.

Garden Route Botanical Garden

Corné Brink (Founder of Kaëlvoet Consulting) began her professional journey in the botanical and horticultural industry in 2019 at the Garden Route Botanical Garden. During her tenure, she advanced from Indigenous Nursery Manager to Botanical Garden Manager and Curator, overseeing the strategic, ecological and operational management of the 19-hectare botanical garden.

Her leadership responsibilities included:

  • Full HR and financial management of garden operations

  • Curating, designing and planting botanical displays and garden entrances

  • Management of the DFFE-protected 10-hectare forest section

  • Alien invasive plant identification and removal strategies

  • Oversight of the indigenous propagation yard

  • Plant rescue operations and seed collection for motherstock propagation

  • Management of botanical collections in both the Herbarium and propagation facilities

Beyond ecological management, Corné played a key role in education and community engagement:

  • Guided educational experiences for youth groups, schools and tour groups

  • Environmental education focused on birdlife, nocturnal ecosystems and broader biodiversity

  • Workshops on plant propagation, medicinal plants and sustainable garden maintenance

  • School outreach programmes and tree-planting initiatives

She also managed fundraising and public engagement events, including:

  • Christmas events and seasonal markets

  • Music shows and community gatherings

  • Fundraising initiatives hosted within the café and garden spaces

In 2022, Corné founded her own consulting business, integrating her institutional conservation experience with her background in horticulture, ecological restoration and wellness training — bringing this combined expertise into private, community and conservation-focused projects.

Specialized Training & Professional Development

Corné’s professional development includes formal training and certification in:

  • Project Management (University of Pretoria)

  • Plant identification databases (iNaturalist)

  • Rare and Threatened plant data collection and monitoring at CREW (Custodians of Rare and Endangered Wildflowers) which is a branch of SANBI (South African National Biodiversity Institute)

  • Soil Microbial Analysis and Propagation (Soil Scopes)

  • PSHB (Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer) identification and collection (Paul Barker Consulting Arborist)

  • FGASA (Field Guide Association of South Africa)

  • Track and Signs Level 2 (Colin Patrick accredited course)

CREW Volunteer

Corné has been an active volunteer with CREW (Custodians of Rare and Endangered Wildflowers), a citizen-science programme of the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI), since 2019.

Her work includes:

  • Field expeditions to locate, count and document rare and threatened plant species

  • Data collection contributing to Red List assessments

  • Monitoring and reporting for biodiversity research and policy updates

  • Supporting national conservation databases and research institutions


This work directly supports biodiversity protection, conservation planning and scientific research at a national level.

Explore Our Project Showcases

From George to Kommetjie, from Wilderness to Scarborough, Hout Bay, Vredehoek, Natures Valley, Victoria Bay, Platbos Forest, Ballots Bay, and many more locations, our environmental work spans diverse landscapes across the Western Cape.

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Grootvadersbosch Conservancy

One of the first organisations where Kaëlvoet was contracted to design, build and manage a restoration satellite nursery. We also trained staff in plant propagation and ecosystem restoration skills for long term conservation impact.

The conservancy has been involved in passive restoration for over ten years, focusing on alien invasive plant removal and fire management.

As part of my role, I trained permanent staff in nursery skills from seed collection and harvesting cutting material to growing and planting in a restoration context. This required a foundational understanding of ecosystems, plant communities, geographical and topographical features, environmental protection, and the social and financial benefits of conservation.

Training also included erosion control, plant monitoring, and educating children and adults on how to propagate, plant and care for the environment. This has been a milestone project and I remain involved as a consultant and nursery mentor.

One of Kaëlvoet’s larger clients, this eco estate operates in a way that most estates do not. A significant portion has been rehabilitated from grazed farmland back to wild vegetation. Locally indigenous buck have been introduced and invasive species are actively controlled while indigenous species are planted where needed.

The estate is protected under biodiversity legislation and maintains strict building permissions and construction zones. A small on site nursery houses rescued plants before replanting. Seeds are collected and rare plants propagated for reintroduction into the estate.

We assist with plant rescue permits, plant removals, transplanting and replanting, as well as post development restoration and footprint rehabilitation. We also support the estate in their ongoing efforts to maintain biodiversity compliance within a legally protected eco estate.

Kaëlvoet initiated this community project following a tree planting ceremony. We approached local authorities, conservation organisations, SANParks and CapeNature, bringing together local conservation practitioners.

This project’s main focus areas were: planting indigenous plants, education, and cultural engagement.

We worked on a public recreational space in Wilderness next to the Touw River Estuary. We reintroduced 38 locally indigenous forest, riparian and medicinal species. Musicians, artists, environmental educators and volunteers participated through tree planting, music, nature art and educational talks on restoration, medicinal plants, light pollution and invasive species.

Donations included hundreds of trees, food, transport, art materials and precast braai facilities.

This community driven restoration initiative connected environmental stewards with local practitioners, conservation authorities, residents, and government organisations.

This project was completed in collaboration with the Botanical Society of South Africa.

Corné Brink (founder of Kaëlvoet Consulting) designed the Elim Community Garden, conducting ecological background research on plant species, site specifications, and surrounding ecology.

The Elim community was deeply involved from planning sessions to planting day. Over 40 people planted in the rain, sharing soup and bread together afterwards.

Supported by Nuwejaars Wetland Trust, the site was prepared with rocks, mulch and plants moved into place. The design showcases rare and threatened locally indigenous flora and includes a medicinal plant display reflecting cultural heritage and history, creating a resource and welcoming entrance to the town.

This project was in collaboration with the Botanical Society of South Africa and the Garden Route Botanical Garden. It began while Corné Brink (founder of Kaëlvoet Consulting) was managing the Botanical Garden in 2020. After delays during Covid, Kaëlvoet was approached in 2025 to revive and implement the plans.

Based in Thembalethu at a privately funded Youth and Science Center, the aim was to incorporate environmental science through an outdoor classroom showcasing Garden Route ecosystems, biodiversity education, wetland restoration, and food security through indigenous plants.

The site included a small vegetable garden and a dry, non functional wetland.

We created ecological display beds, restored a functioning wetland, established a food forest, food and medicinal planting zones, and demonstrated how local fynbos can thrive in small, challenging urban spaces while supporting biodiversity.

In collaboration with the Botanical Society, Strandlopers and the Kleinmond community, a fenced site was selected and cleared of rubble by volunteers.

The project also involved collaboration with Harold Porter National Botanical Garden and CREW.

Kaëlvoet Consulting designed the garden according to community needs and surrounding vegetation types, using geographical features to inform display beds that showcase local flora and encourage movement through the space.

A medicinal garden was included for community use.

George Mediclinic Site

Assisted with the rescue of over 3000 Yellowwood seedlings from the George Mediclinic site, these trees have been redistributed across the garden route in restoration zones.

Greenpop Tree Planting Facilitation

We’ve volunteered at the Greenpop Tree planting festivals in Natures Valley and Platbos forest multiple times, sourcing and supplying plants, transporting and placing up to 5000 plants in one day. We offer assistance with guiding volunteers on how and where to plant on planting day, education at the event on species, planting techniques, and ecosystem considerations.

Wilderness Coastal Developments

Rescued forest and thicket species from Wilderness Coastal developments.

Euchaetis albertiniana Rescue

Rescued and created cuttings of a now extinct plant species (Euchaetis albertiniana). These cuttings were taken to the GRBG, which now has over 300 plants in their possession and growing in a display bed.

Tree Planting Ceremony

Hosted in 2022, this was initiated by a local artist in Wilderness who wanted to showcase her art installation at the Wilderness Arts festival and asked me to facilitate a tree planting ceremony. We chose a local spot which would later become the start of a community wide restoration collaboration. The ceremony included a group meditation, for the yellowwood tree (which was rescued from the George Mediclinic Site) and for earth , followed by a communal planting and each person planting a prayer and gift with the tree for global peace.

Rescue of Plants Confiscated by SAPS

Rescued and replanted medicinal plants illegally harvested, and confiscated by SAPS, in collaboration with Cape Nature these were planted in protected areas.

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Client Testimonials

Reviews from Past Projects

Reviews from Past Projects

Eighteen months ago,when my home was completed, my erf was nothing more than a bar building site. I invited Corné Brink to help me establish a garden,and the transformation was nothing short of remarkable!

Today I have a beautiful, lush indigenous garden.It has brought incredible life to my home attracting bees, a wonderful variety of birds,and creating a peaceful, thriving ecosystem right outside my door.

Corné's knowledge of indigenous plants,her sensitivity to the enviroment, and her clear passion for her work are evident in every corner of my garden. I'm truly grateful for her expertise and dedication,and I would highly recommend her to anyone wanting to create a sustainable and inspiring garden.George
JacquelineGeorge
The Friends of the Liesbeek team recently had the pleasure of doing some training with Kaelvoet Consulting.

Corné's outdoor classroom was such a refreshing experience! She covered ecological principles and taught us how to grow several species. Most of all she made everyone feel comfortable enough to engage and to challenge engrained ideas.

She left us so inspired and more connected to the river.
The Friends of the Liesbeek
Working with Corné has been a great experience. She brings a thoughtful and considered approach to her work, combining ecological knowledge and practical thinking.

She is always willing to engage with challenges and find solutions that work for the project. She’s knowledgeable, approachable and a great person to collaborate with.
Bruce Anthony, HBD
I had the pleasure of working with Corné on a garden rehabilitation project in Ballots Bay. We had built a beautiful home there, and while we had to be sensitive to affecting as little of the land as possible during the build, the land was bare around the house.

It is in a nature reserve, and our intention was to rehabilitate the land with what would ordinarily be growing there. This required not just knowledge of indigenous plants, but plants and trees that are specific to a biome and that occur naturally in the area.

It was the best fun and a privilege to work with Corné! She brought her expertise but was also particularly sensitive to hearing what we had in mind. She has extensive knowledge and experience, extending into medicinal uses of plants.

I was lucky enough to accompany Corné on a trip to buy plants at various nurseries and to meet some of the growers. She allowed me to be part of the planting process and has kept in touch when I am excited to share how the garden has developed.

I highly recommend working with her and her team. Thank you Corne for bringing a smile to my face and my heart every time I look at the garden!
Morag PhillipsBallots Bay

Reasons to Hire Our Enviro Services

Leadership & Experience

Active in the botanical and restoration field since 2019, with leadership experience at the Garden Route Botanical Garden and the Botanical Society of South Africa, as well as managing many large projects.

Research & Planning

Every project begins with careful on-site observation and research. We assess soil, geology, hydrology, vegetation history, and surrounding ecosystems to design landscapes that are resilient and appropriate.

Multidisciplinary Team

Our work is supported by a team with diverse capabilities in horticulture, restoration ecology, nursery systems, and environmental education. We combine our practical abilities and knowledge to form a complete unit.

Mobile & Capable

Able to work anywhere across the Garden Route and Western Cape, we care well-versed in travelling to sites, making plans for accommodation, and carrying out projects to absolute completion in a timely manner.

Skilled Workforce

With a skilled workforce, tools, and equipment, we deliver projects fully prepared — no client resources needed — ensuring every project is executed efficiently, ethically, and to high standards.

Friendly Support

We’re present throughout and beyond each project, offering clear communication, ongoing guidance, follow-ups, answer questions, and provide practical support to ensure landscapes thrive for years to come.

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Leadership & Experience

Active in the botanical and restoration field since 2019, with leadership experience at the Garden Route Botanical Garden and the Botanical Society of South Africa, as well as managing many large projects.

Research & Planning

Every project begins with careful on-site observation and research. We assess soil, geology, hydrology, vegetation history, and surrounding ecosystems to design landscapes that are resilient and appropriate.

Multidisciplinary Team

Our work is supported by a team with diverse capabilities in horticulture, restoration ecology, nursery systems, and environmental education. We combine our practical abilities and knowledge to form a complete unit.

Mobile & Capable

Able to work anywhere across the Garden Route and Western Cape, we care well-versed in travelling to sites, making plans for accommodation, and carrying out projects to absolute completion in a timely manner.

Skilled Workforce

With a skilled workforce, tools, and equipment, we deliver projects fully prepared — no client resources needed — ensuring every project is executed efficiently, ethically, and to high standards.

Friendly Support

We’re present throughout and beyond each project, offering clear communication, ongoing guidance, follow-ups, answer questions, and provide practical support to ensure landscapes thrive for years to come.

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Environmental solutions, rooted in local knowledge.

Our founder, Corné, is happy to discuss your needs, provide a quote, and help plan your next successful project.

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Some of Our Partners & Collaborators

A key plant supplier and conservation partner, supporting plant rescue, propagation, education, and workshops. We collaborate on restoration networks, municipal forums, and botanical research.

Through the Garden Route branch of this nationwide conservation organisation, we co-host events, workshops, and educational initiatives, supporting botanical awareness and ecosystem preservation.

We manage and train staff at their restoration nursery, focusing on invasive species removal, ecological restoration, and community education. This partnership advances conservation and sustainability.

A restoration and landscaping business, collaborating with local youth to implement indigenous ecosystems. We provide training and guidance while promoting biodiversity and employment opportunities.

A volunteer botanist network documenting rare and threatened plants. We contribute fieldwork, species verification, and Red List data, supporting research, policy, and conservation nationally.

Specialises in medicinal plant restoration and ecological landscaping. Together, we host workshops and restoration projects, integrating education, cultural heritage, and ecological healing.

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A key plant supplier and conservation partner, supporting plant rescue, propagation, education, and workshops. We collaborate on restoration networks, municipal forums, and botanical research.

Through the Garden Route branch of this nationwide conservation organisation, we co-host events, workshops, and educational initiatives, supporting botanical awareness and ecosystem preservation.

We manage and train staff at their restoration nursery, focusing on invasive species removal, ecological restoration, and community education. This partnership advances conservation and sustainability.

A restoration and landscaping business, collaborating with local youth to implement indigenous ecosystems. We provide training and guidance while promoting biodiversity and employment opportunities.

A volunteer botanist network documenting rare and threatened plants. We contribute fieldwork, species verification, and Red List data, supporting research, policy, and conservation practices nationally.

Specialises in medicinal plant restoration and ecological landscaping. Together, we host workshops and restoration projects, integrating education, cultural heritage, and ecological healing.

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