NATIONAL FORESTS AMENDMENT ACT, 2022: FOR INFORMATION

NATIONAL FORESTS AMENDMENT ACT, 2022: FOR INFORMATION

Notice Title: National Forests Amendment Act, 1 of 2022 (“NFAA”)

Government Notice: GN 1131 in GG 46650 on 1 July 2022

Commencing date: To be determined

The President has assented to the NFAA which has been published for general information.

The NFAA will only come into operation on a date fixed by the President by proclamation in the Government Gazette.

The NFAA will amend the National Forests Act, 84 of 1998 (“NFA”) so as to:

• Provide for clear definitions of natural forests and woodlands;
• Provide for public trusteeship of the nation’s forestry resources;
• Increase the promotion and enforcement of sustainable forest management;
• Increase the measures provided for in the NFA to control and remedy deforestation;
• Provide for appeals against decisions taken under delegated powers and duties;
• Reinforce offences and penalties; and
• Provide for matters connected therewith.

For a copy of the Government Notice click here.

For assistance or queries please contact Jan Nel at jan@shangoni.co.za.