Exemptions in Terms of Sections 7(1) and 15(1) of the National Forests Act, 1998 (Act No. 84 of 1998), as amended (No. 773 of 2007). Country/Territory South Africa Document type Regulation Date 2007 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Forestry Keyword Forest management/forest conservation Forestry protection measures Timber extraction/logging Non-timber products Offences/penalties Authorization/permit Geographical area Africa, Southern Africa Abstract With this Notice, the Minister of Water Affairs and Forestry, exempts certain activities regarding: (a) trees in natural forests, and (b) trees declared as protected species in terms of section 12(1) of the National Forests Act, and their products, from the licensing provisions of sections 7(1) and 15(1) of the Act. The activities, mainly timber cutting and collection of firewood and products of trees, are set out in Schedule A and B of this Notice. Full text English Website www.info.gov.za References - Legislation Implements National Forests Act (No. 84 of 1998). Legislation | South Africa | 1998 Keyword: Basic legislation, Forest management/forest conservation, Public forest, Timber extraction/logging, Forestry protection measures, Institution, Monitoring, Community management Source: FAO, FAOLEX