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Alien and Invasive Species Regulations. No. R. 1020/2020.

Country/Territory
South Africa
Document type
Regulation
Date
2020
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Government Gazette no. 43753.
Subject
Environment gen., Fisheries, Cultivated plants, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Authorization/permit Basin/catchment/watershed Bioenergy Biological control agents Research Risk assessment/management Inland waters Freshwater fishes Alien species Early warning system International trade Monitoring Offences/penalties Wild fauna Wild flora
Geographical area
Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa
Entry into force notes
These Regulations take effect within 30 days of publication in the Gazette.
Abstract

These Regulations, made under the National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act No. 10 of 2004), aim at listing different categories of invasive species and at defining activities related to their monitoring, control and eradication.

Full text
English
Website
dffe.gov.za

References - Legislation

Implements

National Environmental Management Biodiversity Act, 2004 (No. 10 of 2004).

Legislation | South Africa | 2004

Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Biosafety, Biosecurity, Indigenous peoples, Basic legislation, Biodiversity, Data collection/reporting, Policy/planning, Education, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Genetic resources, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Institution, Inventory, Management/conservation, Monitoring, Protection of habitats, Research, Special fund, Traditional rights/customary rights, Use restrictions, Wildlife products, Endangered species, Dangerous animal/harmful animal, Biotechnology, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Access and benefit-sharing, Protection of species, Trade in species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Alien and Invasive Species Regulations, 2014 (No. R. 598 of 2014).

Legislation | South Africa | 2014

Keyword: Alien species, Inland fisheries, Plant protection, Weeds, Biodiversity, Dangerous animal/harmful animal, Birds, Management/conservation, Insects, Marine fishes, Wild fauna, Wild flora

Source: FAO, FAOLEX