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

Subject

Forestry, Water, Wild species & ecosystems, Waste & hazardous substances

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

Geographical area

Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa

Abstract

These Regulations make provision for the registration, conservation and management of protected areas and define rules relative to various aspects of use of such protected areas such as use of biological resources, various authorized or prohibited activities, “community-eased” natural resources utilization and prevention of pollution.

Full text

English

Website

www.info.gov.za

References - Legislation

Implements

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

Amended by

Regulations for the proper administration of special nature reserves, national parks and world heritage sites; Amendment (No. R. 622 of 2014).

Legislation | South Africa | 2014

Keyword: Protected area, National parks, Hunting/capture, Cultural heritage, Protection of species, Endangered species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX