He is one of South Africa’s leading botanists who has discovered several species previously unknown to humankind. Sean has an enormous passion for the conservation of the Cape’s unique flora. His patch of paradise that runs along the south east coast, has over 800 types of plant species found nowhere else on earth.
Sean is conservation director of Grootbos Private Nature Reserve, located on 6,200 acres of flawless wilderness. One of his projects at Grootbos was to initiate the most detailed, continuous, long-term vegetation study ever undertaken on a private reserve in South Africa.
He’s authored scientific papers relating to fynbos topics on his patch – the Agulhas Plain.
And assisted in establishing the South African flora display at the Eden Project in Cornwall.
He’s played a pivotal role in the 15,500 hectare Walker Bay Fynbos Conservancy, as well as designing a sustainable harvesting program for the Flower Valley Conservation Trust.
Sean has also been instrumental in getting going a project at Grootbos that develops and mentors young conservationists, since upliftment of people is another passion.