Environment

Habitat

The Estate has four eco-zones, namely coastal forest areas, grasslands areas, wetlands and glade forests. It is unusual for one estate to have four eco-zones, and it provides for an abundance and large variety of birds and small animals.

An environmental control officer appointed by the Estate ensures the effective co-habitation of residents and the fauna and flora on the Estate.

Sites

These are clustered in small enclaves and are screened from each other visually by foliage, natural ridges, beautiful water ways or trees. Medium density areas are tucked into three amphitheatres and are set well below the ridge lines, which ensure limited infringement on sea views. These areas are also surrounded by coastal forest bands to integrate them visually with the Estate. Each site is also located in a unique eco-zone.

Planting servitudes

These have provided for the re-establishment of coastal forest tree species, including Flatcrown, Milkwood, Mdoni and Natal Mahogany, along all the Estate's roads, creating visual buffers which enhance the privacy of residents.

Landscaping and nursery

The Estate boasts its own landscaping team as well as an indigenous nursery. Each site is allocated a planting palette of flora indigenous to the specific site's eco-zone. A planting plan for each property must be submitted to and approved by the Estate's panel of architects. This ensures that the eco-zones develop and prosper as the Estate develops.