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

Country/Territory
South Africa
Document type
Legislation
Date
2005
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Institution Special fund National parks Marine protected areas Protected area Cultural heritage
Geographical area
Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa
Entry into force notes
This Act takes effect on a date determined by the President by Proclamation in the Gazette.
Abstract

The Act makes various provisions of the principal Act applicable to national parks and protected marine areas and modifies the definition of national park. South African National Parks established by section 5 of the National Parks Act 57 of 1976 shall continue to existas as a juristic person despite the repeal of that Act by section 90 of this Act. The National Parks Land Acquisition Fund established by section 12A of the National Parks Act 57 of 1976 shall continue to exist as a separate fund under the administration of South African National Parks despite repeal of that Act.

Full text
English
Website
www.polity.org.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

National Environmental Management Protected Areas Act, 2003.

Legislation | South Africa | 2004 (2009)

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

National Parks Act.

Legislation | South Africa | 1976 (1995)

Keyword: Land tenure, Water rights, Basic legislation, Institution, Management/conservation, Protected area, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Special fund

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Lake Areas Development Act, 1975 (No. 39 of 1975).

Legislation | South Africa | 1975

Keyword: Land-use planning, Coastal zone management, Expropriation, Protected area, Inland waters, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX