National Environmental Management Protected Areas Act, 2003.

Subject

Environment gen., Forestry, Land & soil, Mineral resources, Water, Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Basic legislation Cultural heritage Forestry protection measures Protected area Forest management/forest conservation National parks Expropriation Private land Public land Mining Basin/catchment/watershed Sustainable use Inland waters Institution Management/conservation Marine area Biodiversity Ecosystem preservation Registration Marine protected areas Governance Community management

Geographical area

Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa

Abstract

This Act provides for the protection of areas defined by this Act. The objectives of this Act are: (a) to provide, within the framework of national legislation, for the declaration and management of protected areas; (b) to provide for cooperative governance in the declaration and management of protected areas; (c) to effect a national system of protected areas in South Africa as part of a strategy to manage and conserve its biodiversity; (d) to provide for a representative network of protected areas on state land, private land and communal land; (e) to promote sustainable utilization of protected areas for the benefit of people, in a manner that would preserve the ecological character of such areas; and (f) to promote participation of local communities in the management of protected areas, where appropriate.

Full text

English

Website

www.enviroleg.co.za

References - Legislation

Amends

Environment Conservation Act. No. 73 OF 1989.

Legislation | South Africa | 1989 (2009)

Keyword: Framework law, Protected area, Institution, Authorization/permit, Ecosystem preservation, Pollution control, EIA, Noise pollution, Marine protected areas, Marine area, Waste management, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Regulations for the proper administration of special nature reserves, national parks and world heritage sites (No. R. 1061 of 2005).

Legislation | South Africa | 2005

Keyword: Forestry protection measures, Forest management/forest conservation, Cultural heritage, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Ecosystem preservation, Protected area, National parks, Hunting/capture, Biodiversity, Monitoring, Institution, Marine protected areas, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Link to the Register of Protected Areas in Terms of the National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act, 2003 (G.N. No. 1051 of 2007).

Legislation | South Africa | 2007

Keyword: Protected area, Registration

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act: Declaration of Tsitsikamma and Wilderness National Parks to be part of Garden Route National Park and assigning of South African National Parks as management of consolidated Garden Route National Park, (G.N. No. 95 of 2011).

Legislation | South Africa | 2011

Keyword: Protected area, National parks, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulations for the Proper Administration of Nature Reserves (No. R. 99 of 2012).

Legislation | South Africa | 2012

Keyword: Inland waters, Freshwater pollution, Navigation, Pollution control, Biodiversity, Management/conservation, Protected area, Marine protected areas, Research, Cultural heritage, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act: Regulations: Mountain Zebra Camdeboo Protected Environment Regulations.

Legislation | South Africa | 2016

Keyword: Waterworks, Biodiversity, Management/conservation, Ecosystem preservation, Protected area, Hunting/capture, Tourism, Zoning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act: Norms and standards for management of protected areas in South Africa (No. 382 of 2016).

Legislation | South Africa | 2016

Keyword: Sustainable development, Sustainable use, Biodiversity, Management/conservation, Protected area, Marine protected areas, Ecosystem preservation, Cultural heritage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act: Declaration of Tsitsikamma National Park Marine Protected Areas (No. 1578 of 2016).

Legislation | South Africa | 2016

Keyword: Biodiversity, Management/conservation, Ecosystem preservation, Protected area, Marine protected areas, Cultural heritage, Monitoring, Research

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act: Regulations: Management of Tsitsikamma National Park Marine Protected Area (No. 1579 of 2016).

Legislation | South Africa | 2016

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Traditional rights/customary rights, Non-commercial fishing, Artisanal fishing, Cartilaginous fishes, Coastal zone management, Biodiversity, Management/conservation, Ecosystem preservation, Protected area, Hunting/capture, Tourism, Zoning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulations for the management of the Agulhas Muds Marine Protected Area, Government Notice no. 796 of 2019.

Legislation | South Africa | 2019

Keyword: Aquatic animals, Aquatic plants, Certification, Crustaceans, Fishing area, Fishing authorization, Fishing vessel, Molluscs, Protected fishing area, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit, Marine protected areas, Protected area, Offences/penalties, Zoning, Research, Waste disposal

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act: Norms and standards for the inclusion of private nature reserves in the Register of Protected Areas in South Africa (No. 1157 of 2017).

Legislation | South Africa | 2017

Keyword: Sustainable use, Biodiversity, Management/conservation, Protected area, Marine protected areas, Ecosystem preservation, Registration, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act: Regulations: Management of Orange Shelf Marine Protected Area (No. R. 791 of 2019).

Legislation | South Africa | 2019

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Marine protected areas, Navigation, Protected area, Biodiversity, Management/conservation, Ecosystem preservation, Marine area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act: Regulations: Management of Southwest Indian Seamount Marine Protected Area (No. R. 795 of 2019).

Legislation | South Africa | 2019

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Non-commercial fishing, Fishing gear/fishing method, Marine protected areas, Navigation, Biodiversity, Management/conservation, Ecosystem preservation, Protected area, Marine area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act: Regulations: Management of Cape Canyon Protected Area (No. R. 784 of 2019).

Legislation | South Africa | 2019

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Marine protected areas, Navigation, Protected area, Biodiversity, Management/conservation, Ecosystem preservation, Marine area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act: Regulations: Management of Agulhas Front Marine Protected Area (No. R. 779 of 2019).

Legislation | South Africa | 2019

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Non-commercial fishing, Fishing gear/fishing method, Marine protected areas, Navigation, Protected area, Biodiversity, Management/conservation, Ecosystem preservation, Marine area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act: Regulations: Management of Agulhas Bank Complex Protected Area (No. R. 780 of 2019).

Legislation | South Africa | 2019

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Non-commercial fishing, Artisanal fishing, Fishing gear/fishing method, Protected fishing area, Fishing authorization, Offences/penalties, Marine protected areas, Authorization/permit, Navigation, Biodiversity, Management/conservation, Ecosystem preservation, Protected area, Marine area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act: Regulations: Management of Aliwal Shoal Protected Area (No. R. 781 of 2019).

Legislation | South Africa | 2019

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Non-commercial fishing, Artisanal fishing, Cartilaginous fishes, Fishing gear/fishing method, Protected fishing area, Fishing authorization, Marine protected areas, Authorization/permit, Navigation, Biodiversity, Management/conservation, Ecosystem preservation, Protected area, Marine area, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act: Regulations: Management of Namaqua National Park Marine Protected Area (No. R. 787 of 2019).

Legislation | South Africa | 2019

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Non-commercial fishing, Fishing gear/fishing method, Protected fishing area, Fishery management and conservation, Marine protected areas, Allocation/quota, Seasons, Size, Coastal zone management, Protected area, Biodiversity, Management/conservation, Ecosystem preservation, Marine area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act: Regulations: Management of Robben Island Marine Protected Area (No. R. 794 of 2019).

Legislation | South Africa | 2019

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Non-commercial fishing, Artisanal fishing, Fishing gear/fishing method, Marine protected areas, Navigation, Biodiversity, Management/conservation, Ecosystem preservation, Protected area, Marine area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act: Regulations: Management of Protea Marine Protected Area (No. R. 793 of 2019).

Legislation | South Africa | 2019

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Non-commercial fishing, Artisanal fishing, Fishing gear/fishing method, Protected fishing area, Cartilaginous fishes, Marine protected areas, Fishing authorization, Navigation, Biodiversity, Management/conservation, Ecosystem preservation, Protected area, Marine area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act: Regulations: Management of Amathole Offshore Marine Protected Area (No. R. 778 of 2019).

Legislation | South Africa | 2019

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Non-commercial fishing, Artisanal fishing, Fishing authorization, Fishing gear/fishing method, Protected fishing area, Marine protected areas, Authorization/permit, Allocation/quota, Seasons, Size, Navigation, Protected area, Biodiversity, Management/conservation, Ecosystem preservation, Marine area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Declaration of Amathole Offshore Marine Protected Area in terms of section 22A of the National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act (No. 763 of 2019).

Legislation | South Africa | 2019

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Protected fishing area, Marine fishes, Crustaceans, Marine protected areas, Cartilaginous fishes, Aquatic animals, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Coastal zone management, Protected area, Biodiversity, Management/conservation, Ecosystem preservation, Hunting/capture, Tourism, Marine area, Endangered species, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act: Regulations: Management of Elizabeth Corals Protected Area (No. R. 789 of 2019).

Legislation | South Africa | 2019

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Non-commercial fishing, Artisanal fishing, Fishing gear/fishing method, Protected fishing area, Marine protected areas, Navigation, Biodiversity, Management/conservation, Ecosystem preservation, Protected area, Marine area, Protection of species, Coral

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act: Regulations: Management of Southeast Atlantic Seamounts Marine Protected Area (No. R. 792 of 2019).

Legislation | South Africa | 2019

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Non-commercial fishing, Artisanal fishing, Fishing gear/fishing method, Protected fishing area, Marine protected areas, Fishing authorization, Navigation, Biodiversity, Management/conservation, Ecosystem preservation, Protected area, Marine area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act: Regulations: Management of Namaqua Fossil Forest Protected Area (No. R. 786 of 2019).

Legislation | South Africa | 2019

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Non-commercial fishing, Artisanal fishing, Fishing gear/fishing method, Protected fishing area, Marine protected areas, Aquaculture, Authorization/permit, Fishing authorization, Allocation/quota, Seasons, Size, Biodiversity, Management/conservation, Ecosystem preservation, Protected area, Marine area, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act: Regulations: Management of Childs Bank Protected Area (No. R. 785 of 2019).

Legislation | South Africa | 2019

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Non-commercial fishing, Artisanal fishing, Fishing gear/fishing method, Protected fishing area, Fishing authorization, Marine protected areas, Authorization/permit, Navigation, Biodiversity, Management/conservation, Ecosystem preservation, Protected area, Marine area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act: Regulations: Management of Addo Elephant National Park Marine Protected Area (No. R. 777 of 2019).

Legislation | South Africa | 2019

Keyword: Marine pollution, Waste disposal, Marine protected areas, Protected area, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Non-commercial fishing, Artisanal fishing, Cartilaginous fishes, Fishing gear/fishing method, Protected fishing area, Fishing authorization, Allocation/quota, Seasons, Size, Coastal zone management, Navigation, Biodiversity, Management/conservation, Ecosystem preservation, Marine area, National parks, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act: Regulations: Management of Brown Bank Corals Protected Area (No. R. 783 of 2019).

Legislation | South Africa | 2019

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Non-commercial fishing, Artisanal fishing, Fishing gear/fishing method, Protected fishing area, Fishing authorization, Marine protected areas, Navigation, Biodiversity, Management/conservation, Ecosystem preservation, Protected area, Marine area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Declaration of Uthukela Marine Protected Area in terms of section 22A of the National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act (No. 776 of 2019).

Legislation | South Africa | 2019

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Protected fishing area, Marine fishes, Cartilaginous fishes, Marine protected areas, Coastal zone management, Protected area, Biodiversity, Management/conservation, Ecosystem preservation, Hunting/capture, Tourism, Marine area, Marine mammals, Coral, Endangered species, Turtles

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act: Regulations: Management of iSimangaliso National Park Marine Protected Area (No. R. 788 of 2019).

Legislation | South Africa | 2019

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Non-commercial fishing, Artisanal fishing, Fishing gear/fishing method, Protected fishing area, Cartilaginous fishes, Offences/penalties, Marine protected areas, Protection of species, Protected area, Coastal zone management, Biodiversity, Management/conservation, Ecosystem preservation, Marine area, Wetlands, Research

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act: Regulations: Management of Uthukela Protected Area (No. R. 790 of 2019).

Legislation | South Africa | 2019

Keyword: Marine pollution, Waste disposal, Marine protected areas, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Non-commercial fishing, Artisanal fishing, Fishing gear/fishing method, Protected fishing area, Fishing authorization, Cartilaginous fishes, Navigation, Biodiversity, Management/conservation, Ecosystem preservation, Protected area, Marine area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act: Regulations: Management of Benguela Muds Protected Area (No. R. 782 of 2019).

Legislation | South Africa | 2019

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Non-commercial fishing, Artisanal fishing, Fishing gear/fishing method, Protected fishing area, Fishing authorization, Marine protected areas, Authorization/permit, Navigation, Biodiversity, Management/conservation, Ecosystem preservation, Protected area, Marine area, Protection of species, Endangered species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Amendment Act 2009 (No. 15 of 2009).

Legislation | South Africa | 2009

Keyword: Institution, Protected area, National parks

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Amendment Act 2004 (No. 31 of 2004).

Legislation | South Africa | 2005

Keyword: Institution, Special fund, National parks, Marine protected areas, Protected area, Cultural heritage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

National Environmental Laws Amendment Act, 2009 (No. 14 of 2009).

Legislation | South Africa | 2009

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Authorization/permit, Pollution control, Biosafety, Biosecurity, Institution, Inspection, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Offences/penalties, Biodiversity, Genetic resources

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act 2003; Amendment of Schedule 2 (No. 236 of 2013).

Legislation | South Africa | 2013

Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, National parks, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Amendment Act 2014 (No. 21 of 2014).

Legislation | South Africa | 2014

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Protected fishing area, Institution, National parks, Ecosystem preservation, Marine protected areas, Offences/penalties, Protected area, Cultural heritage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

National Environmental Management Laws Amendment Act, No. 2 of 2022.

Legislation | South Africa | 2022

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Public health, Pollution control, Emissions, Environmental audit, Environmental planning, Authorization/permit, EIA, Inspection, Risk assessment/management, Traditional knowledge/indigenous knowledge, Governance, Protection of environment, Public participation, Registration, Waste management, Resource/damage valuation, Offences/penalties, Residues, Policy/planning, Minerals, Mining, Hazardous waste, Waste domestic sources, Soil rehabilitation, Freshwater resources management, Ecosystem preservation, Biodiversity, Protection of species, Animal welfare, Alien species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX