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Government Notice no. 2984 of 2023. The Publication of the annual list of all tree species protected under Section 12 of the National Forests Act (Act no. 84 of 1998).

Country/Territory
South Africa
Document type
Regulation
Date
2023
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Government Gazette of South Africa no. 2984 of 2023.
Subject
Forestry
Keyword
Authorization/permit Forest species Forestry protection measures International trade Offences/penalties Plant protection Protection of species Transport/storage Forest management/forest conservation Timber extraction/logging
Geographical area
Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa
Abstract

This Notice, made under section 15(3) of the National Forests Act, no. 84 of 1998, provides for defining a list of protected trees and prevents anyone from; cutting, disturbing, damaging or destroying any protected tree; collecting, removing, transporting, exporting, trading or disposing of any protected tree, or any forest product derived from a protected tree. The Notice provides for Ministerial exemption from the provisions and related permits. The Notice defines offences in case of misconduct.

Full text
English
Website
www.gov.za

References - Legislation

Implements

National Forests Act.

Legislation | South Africa | 1998 (2005)

Keyword: Framework law, Forest management/forest conservation, Public forest, Timber extraction/logging, Forestry protection measures, Institution, Monitoring, Community management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX