Legislation : Forestry

Forestry Laws Amendment Act (No 35 of 2005)

To amend the National Forests Act, 1998, so as to delete certain words, phrases or expressions for clarity; to allow for an exemption for the use and handling of protected trees and their products; to authorise the Minister to establish a trust in respect of State forests under certain circumstances.

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National Forest Act (No 84 of 1998)

It is hereby notified that the President has assented to the following Act which is hereby published for general information.

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National Forest Act regs 29 April 2009

The Minister of Water Affairs and Forestry has under section 53 of the National Forests Act, 1998 (Act No. 84 of 1998), made the Regulations in the Schedule.

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National Forest and Fire Laws Amendment Act (No 12 of 2001)

To amend the National Forests Act, 2001, so as to amend certain definitions; to make further provision regarding the possession and disposal of trees and forest products in natural forest

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National Forests Act

To reform the law on forests; to repeal certain laws; and to provide for related matters.

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National Veld & Forest Fire Act

To reform the law on veld and forest fires; to repeal certain provisions of the Forest Act, 1984; and to provide for related matters.

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National Veld and Forest Fire Act - 1998 (No 101 of 1998)

It is hereby notified that the President has assented to the following Act which is hereby published for general information.

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