The Team
Who we are
Who are the people involved?
Rhian Berning
E2A CEO
Rhian is an environmental scientist and educator She has worked for over 20 years in the environmental field. Her focus areas are interconnected systems, biodiversity, resilient ecosystems, educations, job creation and social justice.
Joan Berning
E2A Chairperson
Joan has a B.Sc. in Biochemistry and Zoology and over the last 40 years has been a successful farmer, business woman and CEO of Eden to Addo as well as a guide on the Eden to Addo Great Corridor Hike. She is also the Founder of Indalo Conservancy and Eden to Addo Corridor Initiative.
Ian Michler
E2A Director
Ian is a graduate of the Sustainability Institute at Stellenbosch University and has spent over 30 years working across Africa as an environmental photojournalist, wilderness guide and ecotourism consultant. He has published nine books on topics ranging from natural history and travel in Africa to the current environmental crisis.
Dick Carr
Advisor to the Board
Dick has a B.Sc. in Botany and Zoology and is a highly experienced conservationist and extension officer with experience in both farming and biodiversity stewardship.
Brian Reeves
E2A Corridor Coordinator
Brian is an ecologist and biodiversity stewardship specialist with many years of experience in the Eastern Cape. He focuses on engaging with landowners, biodiversity assessments and protected area declarations.
Anna-Marie de Vos
E2A Director
Anna-Marie is a practicing advocate with 33 years of experience. She obtained her LLB and LLM (Intellectual Property) at Unisa and joined the Pretoria Bar in 1985. She was granted silk in 1997 and appointed as a Judge on the North Gauteng High Court in 2001.
Maphiko Mncedisi Ncedani
E2A Director
Maphiko is a specialist in environmental education and theatre programmes, working in communities across the Garden Route and Karoo.
Mike Bridgeford
Advisor to the Board
Mike is a former Chairman of Birdlife South Africa.
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