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Conservation of Agricultural Resources Act: Establishment of a Flood Relief Scheme (G.N.R. No. 1046 of 1984).

Country/Territory
South Africa
Document type
Regulation
Date
1984
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Land & soil, Water
Keyword
Agricultural development Subsidy/incentive Soil pollution/quality Agricultural land Erosion Inland waters Flood Waterworks Drainage/land reclamation
Geographical area
Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa
Abstract

This Notice, made by the Deputy Minister of Agriculture under section 8 of the Conservation of Agricultural Resources Act, establishes a Flood Relief Scheme. The objects of the Scheme shall be to promote the repair of flood damage to certain soil conservation works with a view to conserve the production potential of agricultural land and to combat soil erosion. Subsidies may be paid to participants in the Scheme in respect to flood damage repair in the defined area to works classified as drainage works, protection works, veld utilisation works or drought relief works. Works may be classified as such by the executive officer if they comply with certain requirements and the executive officer shall give his or her consent to repair works. The Regulations set out the conditions at which subsidy shall be paid and reporting and other obligations of those who receive such subsidies.

Full text
English
Website
www.enviroleg.co.za

References - Legislation

Implements

Conservation of Agricultural Resources Act.

Legislation | South Africa | 1983 (1996)

Keyword: Agricultural development, Institution, Subsidy/incentive, Forestry protection measures, Afforestation/reforestation, Forest fires, Mountain area, Forest management/forest conservation, Soil pollution/quality, Agricultural land, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Erosion, Farming, Soil rehabilitation, Expropriation, Animal production, Grazing, Plant protection, Pests/diseases, Weeds, Pesticides, Biological control agents, Inland waters, Irrigation, Drainage/land reclamation, Waterworks

Source: FAO, FAOLEX