Environmental impact assessment: a practical guide for the discerning practitioner collates most of the existing important information regarding the environmental impact assessment (EIA) process in one compact volume. It follows the logical progression of an EIA using international best practice techniques and principles, and now includes the most up-to-date 2012 regulatory information.

Environmental impact assessment sets a baseline for EIA in South Africa. It is the first book on this topic written specifically for the South African context, although it is applicable to all developing countries.

Contents include the following:

• EIA legislation
• Screening
• Scoping
• Stakeholder involvement process
• Identification and comparative assessment of alternatives
• Environmental risk assessment and management
• Legally required authorisations
• Social impact variables
• Heritage specialist input
• Health impact assessment
• Evaluation of an EIA