Meet the Team

NuLeaf consists of a core staff of three professionals with a combined industry experience of over 50 years. NuLeaf has a close working relationship with a number of specialists in related fields, including biodiversity, town planning, engineering and architecture.

Peter Velcich (director and co-founder) is a registered Professional Landscape Architect (PrLArch) with a Masters Degree in Landscape Architecture from the University of Pretoria, and over 30 years of experience. Previously a director of V&L Landscape Architects (1997-2012), Peter has specialised in Environmental Planning and Management, with specific expertise in Land Use Planning, Master Planning and Tourism Development Planning in South Africa and internationally. Peter is registered with the South African Council of Landscape Architectural Professionals (SACLAP) and the Institute for Landscape Architecture South Africa (ILASA).

Tosca de Villiers is a registered Professional Landscape Architect (PrLArch) with a Masters Degree in Landscape Architecture from the University of Pretoria, and 10 years of experience. Tosca has specialised in Landscape and Environmental Planning and Design and has worked in multi-disciplinary teams  on a wide range of projects. Tosca has extensive experience in Visual Impact Assessment and is registered with the Environmental Assessment Practitioners of South Africa (EAPASA), and is registered with the International Association of Impact Assessment South Africa (IAIASA). Tosca has been with NuLeaf for over 10 years.

Bryony van Niekerk has an Honors Degree in Environmental Management from the University of South Africa, and over 10 years of experience. Bryony has specialized in Environmental Planning and Management, with specific expertise in Bioregional Planning, Environmental Impact Assessments and Environmental Management Planning. Bryony is registered with the Environmental Assessment Practitioners of South Africa (EAPASA), and is registered with the International Association of Impact Assessment South Africa (IAIASA). Bryony has been with NuLeaf for over 10 years.

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